FIDDLE LEAF FIG Ficus Lyrata Plant Care Basics + Resolving Stubborn Issues (Know Your Roots!)

[@klc6239]

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[@JulieKhuu]

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[@carole-f8x]

Thank you for including houseplants in your videos. I am noticing more and more people loving houseplants, some understandably completely addicted, especially during this virus time. Houseplants are always therapeutic and a big part of people’s lives and bring the outdoors in. Thanks for making these videos ❤️

[@JulieKhuu]

My houseplants are my babies. Something so powerful about watching them grow and mature day by day 🌿

[@stjabnful]

Just received my first fiddle. My husband surprised me! Can’t wait to see it flourish! Thanks for all plants tips.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! What a great gift, way to go husband! 👏🏻

[@hjjvc4028]

I am binge watching your channel. It's amazing. 💯💯💯

[@JulieKhuu]

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[@sharonmaytham6997]

I love your in site. Thank you. I always put a banana peel in a large jug of water and the next day use that water to water my indoor and special out door plants. They love the potassium they get . Works wonders!

[@JulieKhuu]

I’ve tried that and it attracted more gnats unfortunately Sharon. I was probably overwatering it 😕

[@Stellaperez658]

Julie I have that plant n it’s not doing well. Hope this video will help me save it! I’ve never fertilized it n seems i hv been over watering! I’ve learned so much today! I think it’ll survive now!! Thank you Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, overwatering was my biggest issue too at the beginning. Get that down and you’ll see huge improvements in their growth Estrella! 👍🏻

[@felipearaiza2903]

I love how informative you are. You're straight to the point and you don't talk too much. And you're a beautiful woman too haha. I love learning from you with all your tips and stuff.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Felipe ☺️🙏🏻

[@jasmineclark1489]

I've been waiting a fiddle tree. Now that I've watched your video, I'm going to get one. Thank you!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, you’ll love caring for them when you see how responsive and resilient they are Jasmine! 🌿

[@sarahofer4368]

You have inspired me to try growing a fiddle leaf in my home. Thanks Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

Yay!! You’ll love them! They’re my favs 🌿☺️

[@justennie9137]

Thank you for the tip. I’ve just bought one of this after watching. Even though this is a common or widespread in my country (Indonesia), I wasn’t interested in having one 😅. Now, I love it! Thanks Julie ❤️❤️❤️

[@JulieKhuu]

Fiddle leaf figs fill up indoor space with such brightness and beauty EnNie! 😍🌿

[@Nick_Lewis]

Perfect timing - I'm about to get a fiddle leaf fig for my living room! Let's hope I don't kill it like my other plants! 🌱

[@JulieKhuu]

You’ll do fab Nick! Let me know how the growing goes! 🌿

[@aida087]

Hi Julie thank you so much for sharing!! I need to repot my Fiddle Leaf so your tips are great, and yes I'd love to propagate and have another one when the time comes hopefully!!💖🥰🙏🏼

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! Best of luck with the propagation Aida! 🙌🏻🪴

[@aida087]

@@JulieKhuu Thank you so much Julie!!💖🤗🙏🏼

[@darlenejones7607]

I recently got my first fiddle leaf, so these tips are right on time, thanks

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome Darlene! 🙌🏻 Let me know if there’s anything I can help you with

[@saved-surrendering]

I got my baby 3 weeks ago and this video is so helpful! 🪴🌱 i have fallen in love with my plants they do amazing tthings for our home! Thanks and keep it coming! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@JulieKhuu]

Yay!! Let the love fest begin Raylan! 🌿💗

[@ltgemini1599]

Fantastic comeback!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you LT! 🙏🏻☺️🌿

[@sarahjudelyndomingo3864]

This is a nice and refreshing video Ms.Julie Happy holidays

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Sarah! Happy holidays to you 🌿✨

[@Freesingskills19]

i have had my plants for over 45 yrs, mostly philodendron but others, too. i love them. i'm like the crazy plant lady. theyve been with me for most of my adult life and i consider them to be my green children and they dont talk back!!! 😜 they keep me healthy and it's like bringing the outdoors inside! i've shared cuttings with many...😊. philodendrons, like monstera, are a good place to start -- they have minimal requirements and are very rewarding b/c theyre fast growers that get huge.

[@JulieKhuu]

I started my indoor jungalow with a heart shaped philodendron as well 🌱😍

[@Freesingskills19]

@@JulieKhuu 🥰

[@patriciademartino862]

Just picked up a FLF at Costco (super excited to find). Cleaned the filthy leaves, a few damaged/brown ones toward the bottom. This video was SO helpful. Fingers crossed. Thank you, Julie!

[@JulieKhuu]

Costco has some great ones! Mine is from Home Depot and she’s still in great shape after all the damages 😬

[@suzannakang]

I recently got a small one but my house is dark. I experimented with grow light to see whether that will help it grow. It works, and we got a giant new leaf as well as another bud almost within weeks. It’s still going well (knock on wood- even without the grow light).

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome Suzanna! I’ll have to keep that tip in mind when viewers stop by! Much love to you and your FLF! 🌿

[@karengarces7254]

I LOVE your video! Your video inspired me to purchase a fiddle leaf fig tree. I just bought one and am excited to see it do well. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! You’re gonna love how it adds such brightness to the space 🌿

[@labz_kay]

I was planning to buy one but I was very hesitant but after watching this video, I am definitely going to get it.

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, you won’t regret it 🙌🏻

[@klomax7089]

Yay this is right on time, I just bought a fiddle leaf fig today! I’m already subscribed to your channel, had no idea you speak plants and here you are! 👍🏽🙌🏽👏🏽🙌🏽👏🏽👍🏽🙌🏽👏🏽

[@JulieKhuu]

I live for my indoor jungalow KLo! 🙌🏻☺️

[@gloglo9478]

I used to wipe my fiddle leaf fig tree with water and then shine with a bit of mayonnaise and a clean cloth. The tree loved it and the leaves were so shiny. I got lots of compliments on my plants. That was many years ago. I am looking forward to home gardening again when I am able to do so.

[@JulieKhuu]

Mayonnaise?! Never heard of that, my dog would love it! 😋 Cool tip Gloglo!

[@BossLady1785B]

Your videos are on point and on time. You are so knowledgeable and I appreciate that! From house plants to all furnishings in any and every room you explain the concepts in the simplest terms. Thanks a mil!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching Boss! ☺️🙏🏻

[@cathrynmurray6581]

Greatly appreciate you! This information is very timely. I am adding a FLF to my home.

[@JulieKhuu]

The best investment I made for my house Cathryn 🙌🏻☺️🪴

[@lucitavillaflores9885]

Thanks Julie, I just bought one and observe the behaviour, i love it. It is so timely thay you share your experience about fiddle leaf. I plan to buy another one. I feel in love with the plant.. so beautiful watching it. grow.

[@JulieKhuu]

You’ll have new growth in no time at all Lucita! I have propagated over a dozen plus plants from my mother tree- it’s the best gift 🌿

[@liferangbirangi4259]

Such an informative video! I love all your videos! ❤️ A tip for you-put some drops of milk in the water to clean the leaves.It will add a sheen to them.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, I’ve never heard of that before! Thank you Dr! 🙏🏻☺️

[@liferangbirangi4259]

@@JulieKhuu ❤️

[@sandraelecanal4627]

I love this video! I have learned something today! Thanks!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Sandra 🙏🏻☺️

[@darlenecommedo5647]

Very informative, I'm trying to save my Flidl leaf plant.

[@JulieKhuu]

They’re very resilient Darlene! You got this 🙌🏻🌿

[@abrahamsasa3439]

It's always such a pleasure listening to you:-) :-) :-) Thanks for the info :-) :-) :-)

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Abrahams 🙏🏻☺️

[@mariaclark8451]

I wish I could grow plants...so I'm going to watch all your helpful hints and plants series...and try again... Being in Alaska doesn't help but every home needs something green in it... So Julie teach me what you can lol.....

[@JulieKhuu]

Ah! I’m not the expert on indoor plants for colder climates! But I can at least help you out for half the year Maria! 😆🌿

[@mariaclark8451]

@@JulieKhuu lol thanks all help is welcome...👍🙂❤️

[@jasminelee-yang4899]

Great video and tips Julie!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Jasmine 🙏🏻☺️

[@scubashar]

I didn't know they needed to be fertilized so often, or that you could propagate them so easily. Thanks for the tips, and condolences on your mama fig!

[@JulieKhuu]

I never fertilized the tree for the first 4 years and it still grew beautifully Sharlina! I can thank Southern CA weather for this 🌿 Since fertilizing, I noticed the leaves are more vibrant and new growth has larger leaves than prior

[@SuperShiba]

Gonna go water my plant now

[@JulieKhuu]

Once a week or when the soil dries out 👍🏻

[@LupusPositiveLife]

Thank you I just love your channel

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for watching ☺️🙏🏻

[@morelandcapitalgroup8694]

I found this video because it’s 38 degrees in Georgia and my wife threatened to put my new lemon plants I started from seed back outside if I don’t get rid of these gnats. So I’m here, then I looked at the titles of your other videos and just subscribed!

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome! Hope some of my tips help with your issues! 🌿

[@Gyuri1015]

I love all of your videos!! Thank you!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Khloe 🙏🏻☺️

[@sharhouston6235]

Hi Julie. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎁🎁🎄🎄

[@JulieKhuu]

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas as well Shar! And happy new year! 🎊 ✨

[@sharhouston6235]

@@JulieKhuu It was great!. Thank you. Happy New Year!! 🎆🎉🍾😊

[@slyg8382]

Love your ficus lyrata content. Please do more if you can.

[@JulieKhuu]

I will Sly! Thank you for watching 🪴🙏🏻

[@kathleenwestmacott1845]

Thank you for this info . I made the cuts , I have 2 in jars of water in front of my big window .

[@JulieKhuu]

Woohoo! Be patient, some take months to root Kathleen 🙌🏻

[@lowe-quay-shush]

I relate with how you speak about your Fiddle's. Of my plants, the Fiddle Leaf has the most 'personality'. My Fiddle is the plant I've grown most f(r)ond of.

[@JulieKhuu]

Me too ☺️ I love how equally fickle and responsive they are 🪴

[@laurenpowell5620]

Thanks for directing me to this video, this was incredibly informative!! :) so awesome and I learned a ton. I wonder if mine will start growing soon. I’ve had it for 2 months, no new leaf. Wish me luck!!

[@laurenpowell5620]

Also am so sorry about what happened with the ants. But will come back better. :)

[@JulieKhuu]

Spring is growing season so I’m sure it’ll be back Lauren 🙌🏻

[@MrsKervang]

Awww...I feel inspired to save my other plants now.

[@JulieKhuu]

You can do it Ker 🙌🏻🌿

[@lisacook4043]

Your timing is spot on! I also have had my fiddle tree for 5 years. It's been loosing leaves daily for the past 3 weeks - I think I overwatered it! I guess I should wait for it to stop shedding before I transfer it to an erogated pot? I think the roots are still wet but I dont want to this to happen again. :(

[@JulieKhuu]

Definitely let it dry out before you move it/ change pots Lisa. Give it some time to acclimate 👍🏻

[@lisacook4043]

@@JulieKhuu thank you for responding. Happy Holidays!

[@lorrainegatzke1048]

Thanks for the tips Julie 💖

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Lorraine! 🙏🏻☺️

[@kapaluatime]

Really enjoyed this video. I love FLF too and have had some in the past. I have one now that I bought in 4 months ago, merged it with another one so it would be fuller with 2 stalks. Not much growth on it. We will see what happens during the growing season. Thanks for your tips.

[@JulieKhuu]

Good luck to your FLF! They love growing together 🌿

[@veram8547]

Thank you this was so useful as I have a small and large fiddle leaf tree.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome, please let me know if you have any questions along the way 🌿☺️

[@jacquelines7492]

Hi Julie 🙋🏾‍♀️like to you Fiddle leaf fig is also my favorite tree. I only have 1 so far. I saw it at Safeway looking so small and sad. The florist had marked it down to $5.99. That was just before the Pandemic really hit..around March 2020. Now Day before Xmas 2020 you should see my Fiddle 🌿 leaf! I call him "Bo" he has grown so well. He's absolutely Gorgeous. In only about 9 months he has grown to my hip....and is the picture of health! Thanks for all your fabulous tips!🌿🌱

[@JulieKhuu]

You are an incredible plant parent!! You saved his life mama 🙌🏻

[@jacquelines7492]

@@JulieKhuu You Made My Day Julie!!💕🌱🌿

[@BlackLotusKoi]

This is awesome … I needed this info and found it by accident 🙏🏁☸️🕉️

[@JulieKhuu]

There are no accidents 🙌

[@theresaloots1033]

I overwatered my fiddle leaf tree and the leaves are one by one turning brown. It stands in the perfect spot and thrived for months until I drowned it with love. Do I need to change the potting soil and trim the dead roots away (if there are any) or can I just let the roots dry out and wait longer between watering?

[@czar9318]

I love this!!! Thank you!!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Cesar 🙏🏻☺️

[@zeerobles4496]

Hey Julie! Where do you think is the best place to get a Fig Leaf plant that's healthy? Also, is this plant okay for an Arizona home? I absolutely love your videos, I look forward to them every week. VERY INFORMATIVE! Thank you! Zee I'm moving into my new home in March, I will have questions on Feng Shui. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@NayaMcD]

I’m in AZ and mine is flourishing fir the last 4 years in a large north facing window. I got mine from The Plant Stand. I only water once a week even in summer. I’ve also propagated babies as it’s outgrown my ceiling height.

[@JulieKhuu]

Awesome Janea 🌿 Sounds like you’re an awesome plant mama

[@JulieKhuu]

I purchased mine from Home Depot and have purchased in the past from IKEA for clients Zee. You may also check your local nursery 🌿

[@gumbypokey]

Hey Julie, great tips, especially about propagating. I love plants and have a bit of a green thumb, so not sure why haven't had plants in the interior in years?!...Was wonder if you have any episodes on designing a patio space or on outdoor furnishing considerations?...

[@JulieKhuu]

I do, check out my patio transformation video Gumby! 🙏🏻🌿

[@fatafehitilini4526]

I LOVEEEEEE everything you share! Thank You!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Fatafehi ☺️🙏🏻

[@pamelapradhan2980]

Hello Julie, I am a big fan of your videos, they are always so useful and fresh. Going to try the fertilizer you recommended for my fiddle leaf fig, wanted to know can I use it for my other non flowering house plants too?

[@JulieKhuu]

Every plant is different and requires fertilizer particular to the species Pamela. I would do some research or ask your local nursery for more tips. Thank you for watching 🙏🏻☺️

[@pamelapradhan2980]

@@JulieKhuu got it, thank you so much.

[@MsDeanie1]

I lost mine 😥 much needed to know. I’ll try again. 🤞🏾

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, try now that you’re armed with more information 🙌🏻

[@jessicawood3826]

Hi there! So glad I found your channel! I have a massive 10+ foot tall by 5+ foot wide fiddle leaf in my room, luckily I have vaulted ceilings! I’m curious how much fertilizer you use for your plants? Do you follow the directions on the container (I got the same kind that you recommended)? And do you change the amount based on the size of your fiddle leaf fig (less for smaller plants, more for bigger)? Thanks so much!! Jessica

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, I follow the recommendation and eyeball it for my smaller trees. Thank you for watching Jessica! I want your tree! 😍

[@lesliesantos6314]

I love your videos! Thank you! ❤️

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Leslie! 🙏🏻☺️

[@dahliagarza1846]

12/31/2023 Julie I have 1 Fiddle Leaf Fig tree. I repotted last year when I purchased it and all those leaves fell off after some time. Since than I have 8 new leaves but am surprised it hasn't grown taller, bigger leaves. It looks short with small leaves, healthy but not bigger, taller. What could I be doing to fail my tree???

[@Jaacck45]

Loved the advice 🌱 #Happy2021

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching! Happy 2021!! 🌿✨

[@habibmehdizade4150]

I,m very. glad to visit your lovely ,nice and helpful video.thanks. alot for preparing it. I,m from IRAN and. i. wish the. best for you.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Habib 🙏🏻☺️

[@jennypender1290]

I have always been jealous of beautiful clean fiddle fig leaves. Mine is a 3 stem tree a little over 1m. Had this beauty for 1 1/2 years. Unfortunately i do struggle with endema and end up with red spots one week then perfect leaf the next.

[@JulieKhuu]

Then you’re doing a fab job mama! If the leaves that started with edema grow healthily, it’s not that serious 👍🏻

[@czecyl]

My heart breaks to see my 'small table top' ficus lyrata. Just now I changed the soil and hopeful that I can revive it 😭 Your video somehow calms me 🤣

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s growing season Czecyl! She’ll outgrow that table in no time at all 🙌🏻

[@roxanner8]

thanks!

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Roxanne! 🙏🏻✨

[@ameliagraham92]

I am getting ready for a move and started watching decorating vids. I found myself drawn to you over others. I hadn't watched all your vids, maybe a dozen or so. Now I know why its you....they houseplant link. I am an avid plant collector. My FLF has been a little tricky. From watching this video I think it may be the edema, so I may want to put her on a more rigid schedule. Now let me make a suggestion. Search for Planterina's FLF video. She shows a technique where you can encourage new branches where you want them. It should help your old gal get even more full and beautiful than ever...with patience of course. Now that I know we have this in common let me request a video: Arranging part of your plant collection in the common rooms of the house in displays that are attractive and not overwhelming to visitors. Thanks for being you and sharing your knowledge and talent with us here. I usually end my plant video comments with Happy Growing! For you let me add Happy Decorating! 😊

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you so much for the tips and suggestions Amelia! I’ve started notching the tree before her demise, but now that I left her alone, she is growing into the branching goddess of my dreams! I’m hoping I can nurse her back to fighting health. In due time, we shall see 🙏🏻🌿✨

[@ameliagraham92]

@@JulieKhuu I hope so too.

[@yvonnee3907]

Hi what a beautiful collection you have!! I have a fiddle lead fig I bought about 2 years ago and the height is still the same (3.5’ tall..lol). It’s a single skinny stem- no branches. Most of the leaves have fallen off So only the half top has leaves but most of the big leaves tips turned brown and drooping down. The new leaves (most of it in the top area) growing are pretty small and thin in size. What should I do? Should I cut off the bottom half and propagate? Why are they not growing tall and to the right size? And why is the stem sooo skinny?

[@JulieKhuu]

Sounds like overwatering Yvonne. Water less, let the soil dry out before you water again. I wouldn’t attempt to propagate until February, right before growing season. You want to give it time to recover.

[@i8dpie]

You may be a beginner but you definitely have a green thumb. I love my Fiddle, gonna go propagate her now.

[@JulieKhuu]

I feel like there’s still so much to learn! 🌿

[@andersob86]

Saving this! Thank you :)

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Simone! 🙏🏻☺️

[@jamesalinas265]

I've got "Bambino" what you have is the common one with bog leaves, Can you please send me those leaves with roots in it? Thanks

[@kimberlywalker8985]

I need a little help well actually a lot! I’ve had this fiddly fig for probably about five months. It looked like it was doing OK I moved it from the direct sunlight that it was in,to more indirect location. I water it regularly but I keep getting these brown dry patches .just recently about 3 leaves fell off.! Is it to much water it enough 💦? You thoughts please 🙏

[@JulieKhuu]

Too much water, try moving it back to the brightly lit area Kimberly

[@juanitagordon5064]

Good for you

[@CarmZhang]

I got a fiddle at the end of last month and I moved at the beginning of this month. During the moving process, the movers dropped my Fiddle and the leaves on one side are all broken. One of the fiddles in the pot has edema and brown spots. I'm going to pull it out and see if it's got root rot

[@JulieKhuu]

Doesn’t hurt to check Empress! You may still be able to salvage it by cutting off the unhealthy leaves 🤞🏻

[@silasd7348]

These were great tips, and a good update video. Whenever people ask how to care for this tree, I just tell them to get it as close to a window as possible, and let the soil dry out between waterings. You hit those points perfectly. Personally with my plant, I put it out onto the sun porch in summer. It's leaves grow enormous. And of course, the best thing about them s how great of a decor piece they are, giving a nice vertical element to any space.

[@JulieKhuu]

That’s precisely why I love the FLF, lots of beautiful foliage with a very small footprint 🌿👍🏻 Thank you for the tips Silas!

[@nievessarjeant8529]

Love your videos... one question, I understand from your video that I should not change the soil on my plant during the growing season, is that correct? Unless you have obvious reasons to do it like roots coming out the drainage wholes or overcrowded roots right? I'm a new plant parents with a fiddle leaf tree that I'm trying to understand

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, correct. You may add fertilizer, but I myself have never swapped out the soil with much success. Thank you for watching Nieves 🙏🏻☺️

[@nievessarjeant8529]

@@JulieKhuu thank you very much, ill come back if I have more questions haha I just cut mine to propagate it, it has lost few leaves on the middle part so it was looking kind of funny, wish me luck!!

[@deniseperrault9197]

I am unsure about the amount to water. I once let my plant go without water for 30 days, then completely watered it to soaked point, let it sit in my tub till it wasn't dripping anymore. It's in a 12 inch pot. My plant has gone through s lot due to lack of knowledge. I first put it in "potting soil" that retained moisture, lall the leaves had brown spots, leaves falling off. Then, I asked the plant person at Lowe's who said to use the cactus mixture. I repotted it again to the cactus mixture, drenched it, let it dry out for a month (notes above). The leaves are very green, looking healthy. I think I need to figure out how much water to water it. For me, weekly is too much, but trying to figure it out. I also have it in an air conditioned room, near a window. It's not always bright in that room, but it seems to like it. I'll next look for a fertilizer specific to the fig. You might want to discuss amounts of water according to the size of plant/pot and soil. Thank you.

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching and sharing your experience Denise! FLFs are definitely fickle, they like what they like and once you see them flourish, don’t move them! 😆

[@saranaehdin8373]

I was in search of big leafy plants for my new home and this seems to be perfect. The only thing is that I live about an hour from mountain and that we have long cold winter with not much of sun ☀️ lights here in Canada. Not sure if this plant can survive in this condition. 🤔 Any tips on this?

[@JulieKhuu]

I’ve heard they can acclimate to colder climates, if left in a location for them to thrive. I would get a small plant and see how it does in your brightest window Sarana. I would assume you have the heat on indoors, so that helps tremendously 🌿

[@burninfla5089]

I have a 60ft FLP in my yard in SW Florida Some the roots are above the ground and is producing a baby. When I cut it can I put it directly in soil or do I have to root it in water? Thank you in advance

[@JulieKhuu]

You may put it directly in soil, but there’s no way of watching it grow (if at all). Cut where you want more branches. The longer the cut stem, the longer it will take to propagate (might be months).

[@nguvu_za_ndani]

I have two FLF’s I am getting minimum growth at best from the both of them. There are three plants in one pot which there is adequate room but the stems are really skinny. 😕 I water them when the gauge indicates but it never drains out the bottom. Am I not giving enough water I don’t want to over do been there done that. I use the same fertilizer but stopped when fall arrived. Any advice?

[@JulieKhuu]

It’s growing season soon Paula, new growth should be seen if the tree is healthy. Maybe bring the pot outside and douse with water to drain with fertilizer. Wait until the soil dries before the next session. Sweet talk the plants, I’m sure with a bit of coaxing they might surprise you this season 😉

[@saltrivercrafts]

I got my first fiddle leaf fig about 2 weeks ago. I have only watered it when it’s dry. But when I got it some of the leaves already had brown spots and feel very dry. Should I remove those leaves to give the best results to the good leaves or let them fall off on their own?

[@JulieKhuu]

Remove them so the plant can expend its energy for the healthy leaves Kayla 👍🏻

[@saltrivercrafts]

@@JulieKhuu thank you so much.

[@jaggerdoos7592]

If you buy a juvenile fig tree like less than 0.5 metre tall do they grow alot higher in normal and good conditions? How long will it take to grow ?

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, mine took 4 years to double its height

[@trisha3338]

Julie, I would like to purchase the fertilizer you mentioned but it comes in a one gallon size. Can you use it on other large house plants? I have a bird of paradise, a raphis palm, a dracena and a fiddle leaf fig. Love your videos!

[@JulieKhuu]

You would have to research the types of nutrients the other plants need Trisha. I have so many FLF plants, I’m happy to hold onto my 1gal size 😅 Maybe see if there’s any smaller versions from another company?

[@trisha3338]

@@JulieKhuu Thank you I will do that!

[@amanis3614]

Thank you for the lovely information. Have a question please, I have a picture of a mountain and a large lake and trees. I need the mountain symbol to put it on the south west. Which doesn't go with the lake. How to gather between the earth and water element on the same pic and same direction. Thank you Regards from Sweden

[@JulieKhuu]

Hi Amani, thank you for watching! Water/lake should go on the north direction so unfortunately this picture would not work in the sw. I’m not super critical because I understand the intent. Do what feels right and if you feel the energy shifting, simply move the picture.

[@amanis3614]

@@JulieKhuu many thanks to you. Wish u a great and a happy new year 🎉

[@simranjotsekhon2462]

I have this on pinterest too❤❤ I would love to have one as I don't have it right now 😅😊

[@JulieKhuu]

They are easy to care for if you have a beautiful sunlit spot in your home 🪴

[@simranjotsekhon2462]

@@JulieKhuu I do have ...😊

[@breannamacalpine9172]

Julie, thank you for the helpful info! I just got a new fiddle tree and needed to know basic care for it! This video was perfect. I didn't know you can propagate them! Do you have more info on your method of propagating from just one leaf like you did at the end of the video? Do you just put it in water and wait for roots to grow?

[@JulieKhuu]

I have a whole video on propagation on my channel Breanna, check it out 👍🏻🌿☺️

[@jamalrene7268]

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[@jasiahmaverick5504]

@Jamal Rene instablaster ;)

[@jamalrene7268]

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[@jamalrene7268]

@Jasiah Maverick it did the trick and I actually got access to my account again. Im so happy:D Thanks so much you saved my account!

[@estella1956]

My FLF tree is getting holes in a couple of branches. What do I do and why is this happening. It's a small but growing well since I bought it a couple of months ago. Please advise thanks

[@JulieKhuu]

I get holes in my leaves as well. If it’s small, I keep the leaves on the stem. If it’s large, I cut the leaf so the tree expends it’s energy growing new, healthy leaves. Hope this helps Estela!

[@FemaleVillageElder]

When you say water how much water should you put in a 10 inch pot? 2 cups 3 cups? More?

[@JulieKhuu]

Start with 2 cups and see how your plant does after the week Pat. You can adjust accordingly if you find it’s too try

[@jocelynolbes9208]

Hi, Im a newbie and someone gave me a cutting of fiddle leaf fig with 4 leaves. I had soaked it in 1/4 water with indirect sun. I heard it needs rooting powder and after a week of the stem with water, I am not sure how to dip it in the rooting powder. Can I still dip the stem in the rooting powder? Can I also take out 2 leaves and experiment to grow roots on the leaves? What's my option, water or direct soil to grow root after dipping in rooting powder. I Need yourhelp. Thank you.

[@JulieKhuu]

You may do either option Jocelyn, but I have only propagated my stems in water so I can watch it grow. Rooting powder grown in soil doesn’t allow you to monitor it, but works successfully nonetheless by the amount of comments I get. Try both 👍🏻🌿

[@msprofessr]

I purchased 3 fiddles last week. One has spots and I was told not a problem. Now several leaves have spots. I believe you stated edema. What should I do?

[@JulieKhuu]

Edema happens to the best of them. Sometimes they grow out green and verdant. Just monitor them and watch your watering Yolanda. Cut back a bit if the edema persists

[@peapodus4]

What do you wipe your plant end with

[@JulieKhuu]

A paper towel will do

[@sheilaeast9545]

I have this tree.. I put it inside and water it here and there every week and the leaves started to dry out and turn brown... I put it outside and rarely water it and it's doing really good.🤔

[@JulieKhuu]

Then you’ve found the key to success Shaun 🙌🏻

[@jled1995]

My fiddle fig is 3 years old and only 8 inches tall! It had 2 leaves, now 8, it is March now. My daughter said to plant it in a bigger pot, just scared because it looks happy, just a little small.

[@JulieKhuu]

Give it some time, FLF actually likes a pot scaled to its size so the roots can reach watered soil faster. Bigger pot, more time it takes to wet the roots. But yes, as the tree grows larger you can certainly repot to the next size up 👍🏻

[@nancymccardle8206]

I have 3 fiddle leaf trees now my son gave me another one. This one is 6 foot /feet tall it really looks bad. I did everything that I know. It’s showing roots on top of the soil but now it is also given me 5 new leaves they are just starting. ? Is can I repot the plant while it’s given me new leaves. Thank you

[@JulieKhuu]

Yes, repot or simply add more soil to cover the roots Nancy 👍🏻

[@nancymccardle8206]

@@JulieKhuu Thankyou so very much. Have a lovely day ❤️

[@primaprim]

Hi, I’ve read that a single leaf propagation of a fiddle leaf will result in a leaf with roots but will never grow a stem and grow into a tree; only stems with a leaf/leaves will. Can you please confirm if that’s true from your experience in propagating your fiddle leaf?

[@JulieKhuu]

So far, that’s true. My leaf is growing more leaves, but not a separate stem

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@melanim8167]

Can you water the whole plant? With leaves? Like one time on every 4 month?

[@JulieKhuu]

Sure, the FLF loves a great outdoor water shower!

[@denisea5937]

This is really helpful! My fig is dying and dont know what to do. Thank you so much

[@JulieKhuu]

Thank you for watching Denise! Hope you get to the root of it! 🙌🏻🌱

[@normamadrigal3705]

When is ideal to propagate the tree?

[@JulieKhuu]

Right before growing season- now through early April

[@samijms5384]

I found mealy bug on my fiddle, I cleaned it used neem oil all over. But how do I get this bug inside my house .I am so scared it is an expensive nBig plant and I love it.

[@JulieKhuu]

Let me know if the neem oil helps! I’ve never experienced this before so I hope some of the viewers can help you out 🙏🏻

[@katealvarez1890]

more plants...

[@JulieKhuu]

Working on it 🌿

[@jaydenh.5994]

I see some people twist and combine two fiddle leaf to one and make a stronger stem without relying a supporting sticks, is that even possible? That two stems combined perfectly and doesn’t look like it used to be two seperate fiddle leaf…

[@JulieKhuu]

Interesting! I need to look this up 😍