Botanical Name: Common Names:
Ficus lyrata Fiddle Leaf Fig,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Indoor Plants, Palms, Ferns & Tropical, Shrubs, Trees Dense, Upright
Description:
The Fiddle Leaf Fig is an evergreen tree with lush, glossy rounded leaves. Leaves are heavily veined and shape resembles that of a 'fiddle'. Great choice for an indoor plant or for a protected patio. Although growing to 15m in it's natural habitat, Ficus lyrata will slowly grow to 3m indoors. Smaller if pruned.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
10-25m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Semi Shade Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Courtyard, Feature, Foliage Feature / Colour, Indoor Plant, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Mites, Scale
Cultural Notes: Requires high humidity and bright, filtered light. If using as an indoor plant, spray regularly in hot weather and liquid feed with a week solution weekly. Rotate pot often for even growth. Keep soil moist, but not waterlogged.
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Moraceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Insignificant
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: N/A
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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