I was looking around for a plant that was both beautiful and yet masculine for my apartment. After some time on Pinterest I found this gorgeous large-leafed plant that was the epitome of what I was after. The one pictured above is not mine. No, mine is more of a nudist these days I’m afraid to admit. Still, it shouldn’t deter you from procuring your own Fiddle Leaf Ficus.
I know in Johannesburg you can find them at the nursery on Jan Smuts avenue in Rosebank. I got mine for R350 a couple months ago and it’s a pretty large plant. They are not as hard to locate locally, whereas they are near impossible to find in continents north of us. I guess we’re lucky then. Pot this one in white for a clean look, or better yet find a basket that can conceal your pot nicely as photographed above.
SO, HOW DO YOU CARE FOR A FIDDLE LEAF FICUS?
The Fiddle Leaf Fig is one of the easiest of the Ficus variety to grow. This houseplant tends to grow slowly, but it can grow up to 12 feet in height and up to 6 feet wide so it will need pruning. The Fiddle Leaf Fig prefers moderate to bright light. If it is not receiving enough light, the plant will appear to be reaching as well as new growth will be limited or smaller than older growth. Leaves may also begin to drop if the plant is not receiving enough light. If your Fiddle Leaf Fig foliage begins to discolor and look almost bleached, the plant may be receiving too much direct sunlight.This houseplant requires moderate to low amounts of water. They tend to prefer to dry slightly in-between watering.
If the edges of the leave begin to brown, you are most likely over watering the plant. On the other hand, if the foliage begins to droop and yellow leaves begin falling, chances are you are under watering the plant. Be careful not to continue over watering this houseplant because it is susceptible to root or stem rot.This houseplant is semi temperamental to temperature. Normal indoor temperatures are fine, however do keep it away from drafts or heat sources. This is also on the list of poisonous houseplants if digested, so please keep it away from children and pets. (source)
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