Fiddle-leaf fig
Ficus lyrata · Figs · Mulberry family
Also known as: Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree · Banjo Fig
Medium100–300cmNot pet-safe
Fiddle-leaf fig care at a glance
Fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) needs a moderate amount of water and prefers to grow in partial shade. Ideal temperature: 18.3–23.9 °C.
- Water need
- Medium
- Light
- Partial shade
- Soil moisture
- Evenly moist
- Ideal temperature
- 18.3–23.9 °C
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases & Toxicity on Fiddle-leaf fig
Possible pests on Fiddle-leaf fig include Scale insects, Mealybugs, Spider mites and Aphids. A common disease is Root rot. Fiddle-leaf fig is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Scale insects Medium
- Mealybugs Medium
- Spider mites Medium
- Aphids Low
- Thrips Low
Disease
- Root rot High
Toxicity
- Insoluble calcium oxalates Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Fiddle-leaf fig
- Which pests affect Fiddle-leaf fig?
- Possible pests on Fiddle-leaf fig include Scale insects, Mealybugs, Spider mites and Aphids.
- Which diseases affect Fiddle-leaf fig?
- A common disease is Root rot.
- Is Fiddle-leaf fig toxic to cats and dogs?
- Fiddle-leaf fig is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Fiddle-leaf fig need?
- Fiddle-leaf fig has a moderate water requirement.
- What light does Fiddle-leaf fig need?
- Fiddle-leaf fig prefers to grow in partial shade.
- Is Fiddle-leaf fig frost-hardy?
- Fiddle-leaf fig is not frost-hardy. Its lower limit is around 10 °C.