🌳 Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata)
Also known as: Fiddle Leaf • Banjo Fig
🪴 Plant Snapshot
| Attribute | Details |
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| Type | Tall Indoor Foliage Plant / Designer Houseplant |
| Category | Indoor • Living Room • Hallway • Statement Corners |
| Botanical Name | Ficus lyrata |
| Toxicity | ⚠️ Toxic if ingested – Keep away from pets and small children |
☀️ Growing Conditions
| Light | 🌤️ Bright Indirect Light – Prefers filtered sunlight; avoid harsh direct sun |
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| Watering | 💧 Moderate – Water when top 2 inches of soil feel dry |
| Humidity | Prefers moderate to high humidity – mist occasionally or use a humidifier |
| Soil | Well-draining, rich potting soil with good aeration |
| Fertilizer | Balanced liquid fertilizer once a month during active growth (spring to summer) |
🌱 Growth & Features
| Growth Habit | Upright with large, violin-shaped, glossy green leaves |
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| Mature Height | 4–6 feet indoors (can grow taller in large containers) |
| Maintenance | Moderate – needs light rotation, occasional leaf wiping, and careful watering |
✨ Uses & Benefits
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🏡 A bold, sculptural plant – perfect for modern home décor
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🧘 Creates a peaceful, green corner in any indoor space
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🌬️ Improves air quality and adds lush volume to interiors
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📸 Instagram-favorite and interior design icon
💡 Fun Tip
Rotate your Fiddle Leaf Fig every 7–10 days so it grows evenly toward the light. And always check that the pot has proper drainage! 🪴☀️
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