HOW TO: Fiddle Leaf Fig Care | TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON PROBLEMS

[@michellelynn530]

I’ve been watching videos on flf for days, this has been one of the best ❗️🌱thanks

[@KirstenNaturally]

Daaaaaw this is the best comment to read 😭🥰 So glad to be able to give you something of value :) ❤️

[@JosBeeReads]

I'm a little late to the party but just wanted to say thanks. I thought the little insects were springtails but wasn't too sure because they weren't jumping, at least not the ones in the soil. I did see some jumping in the saucer under the pot. I wasn't sure what to do about it. A lot of KZbinrs say to leave them but I don't want them so thanks for showing the product you use to get rid of them. 💙

[@77pepona]

Fiona’s leaves are so green and glossy! You’re so cute and fun to watch. Best info on You Tube. Thank you.

[@KirstenNaturally]

Daaaaaw I'm in a coffee shop reading this, trying not to smile so big that I look like a crazy person LOL Such a sweet compliment 🥰🥰

[@kaifahalas2]

Brief, concise and clear. Thumbs up.!

[@jennyh.7874]

hi girl thank you so much for you lesson on keeping our fiddel figs safe and beautiful.

[@Melissa-hc9gs]

Thanks for your help. I haven't been able to find the food for my fig until now. Love the shower idea too. Just so you are aware though: Springtails won't hurt your plant. They eat bacteria, fungi, lichens, algae, and decaying vegetation, fertilizing the soil in the process. This process release minerals that only help your plant. I keep springtails and isopods because they help my plants.

[@priscillastevenson8045]

What a great Vedic! I searched for why my FLF was getting red spots, and I totally appreciate your tips and problem solving. I hope I can turn my pale, red-spotted leafs into healthy dark green ones! Lots of solid, to the point info here! Thanks again!

[@kelseycain3469]

You're a life saver. I know is an old video but when you shower her do you use room temp water? Warm? Cool? Thank you to anyone with an answer!

[@Nadia-ls6qx]

Hi i have a Mr. Fiddles as well and the some of the same things were happening to my tree. I had it in a window it was too windy for him he dropped two baby leaves so i moved it away but near the window its happy no leaves dropping. NOW!!! the brown spots which you mentioned i think i was overwatering this guy, but in the east coast we had a crazy spring with summer mixture now back to spring so he was thirsty and i think thats where i went wrong. I also bought the meter to read the soil that little inexpensive gadget has helped me soo much. When they said finicky they werent kidding!!! love the video keep us posted with your fiddle fig

[@KirstenNaturally]

Wow you’re right, our FLFs have had such similar issues! I’m so glad you’ve got the leaf-dropping figured out. Now what to do about the overwatering - I might say let the soil just barely read into the “red dry” meter reading. Make sure you move it around in the soil to get an accurate reading. Then give it the shower like I talked about in the video and let it fully drain. Let it hit that “red dry” section on the moisture meter again each time before you water. Try that for the next 2 or more watering cycles and LET ME KNOWWWW! Can’t wait to hear ✨❤️ thanks for commenting, Nad!

[@past-lifechemist1199]

What a lovely fiddle

[@KirstenNaturally]

Thanks so much for this Nerik! I'm not sure now that they're gone if it was indeed springtails or maybe you're right, I could have ID'd them wrong and they may have been mites. But it they were the springtails, I was worries because it seemed like a lot at the time. If it ever happens again I'll see if I can get an even closer look and try to better identify them :) thanks again for the really nicely put tip, super kind.

[@_LUNARVAEZ]

Thanks for the advice! I just bought my first Fig, the leaves were crisssssssssppppyyyy. Thanks for the tip on misting them, it has helped.

[@KirstenNaturally]

Lololol I knooooow I was in the same boat, coming home with a FLF that was crispy AF. I'm so glad the misting helped for yours like it did mine!

[@alexandraponych8410]

Hi, I'm new to your channel and I have to say I LOVE how to the point you are and straight forward all your information is, I have an auditory processing disorder so I love how easy to understand your info is. Also your energy is so vibrant! Feels like I'm talking to a friend ❤

[@brendabell9007]

Your viedo is do very helpful. Awesome personality!

[@audreyflores3451]

I LOVE your personality!! Thanks for the info girl!

[@myhomerumahku2485]

Very helpful. Thanks for the info

[@KirstenNaturally]

You're so welcome! If you need any more plant care advice or lil tricks I've learned, go check out my playlist :) bit.ly/plantcareplaylist

[@PrettyBossOfficial]

Super helpful! Thank you!

[@Clipr0]

I just purchased on last night. Plants bring me joy and comfort. Funny thing I name all my girls. I’m a mother of boys and my girls are my plants. Thanks for the tips! Happy Plantings

[@lesliewu4437]

I bought a tiny one in the summer and left it outside at the balcony for a few weeks and it was doing so well, growing fast and looking healthy and all. Then I put inside, died within a few weeks.

[@SharonCullenArt]

Red dots are a ally due to over-watering. It is called edema, and basically that the leaves are trying to take u) all that water and the veins can’t tolerate it so they get those red dots.

[@singermanz]

Thanks so much! This is the most direct, informative video on common FLF issues I’ve found. So, I bought mine about 6 months ago, and have had ZERO new leaves. I have measured that it has grown about 6-10 inches since owning it, but I still haven’t found anyone else with my issue. I’m thinking I maybe shocked it when I transplanted it out of its nursery pot about 3 months ago (early August), which I thought would be fine in Southern California where we get sun year round, but I still didn’t want to do that too close to winter, because I know they don’t grow much in winter months and need to sort of rest until the following growing season. Any ideas? Admittedly I haven’t fed as consistently as I should with watering, but my justification is that I mixed an organic solid fertilizer into the soil itself, along with worm castings (which I also top dress about once a month). Still nothing though. Otherwise it looks like a very healthy tree (always get complements from visitors). Misting everyday, no spots, no bugs, not over or under watering. Any additional tips if you’ve heard of a shocked plant or a plant with stunted growth would be helpful. Thanks!

[@livepassionately1816]

Excellent information and straight to the point. Thank you.

[@KirstenNaturally]

Thanks for the awesome comment :)

[@JeanG645]

Very informative! Btw you look like Dakota Fanning! I thought you were her when the video first started lol

[@KirstenNaturally]

Hahah you're the 3rd person on KZbin to tell me this, and more like the 15th person to tell me if we're counting in-person conversations..once when I pulled up to a fast food drive-through several years ago 😂😂😂What a huge compliment, thank you so much! Glad you liked the video, hope to see you around here more , Jeannay!

[@dchardinaycole5944]

Lol me too!!! It's uncanny

[@estherhaejinlee]

Will you make another video of you watering your plant in the shower? I would imagine it to be too much water giving mine a 'shower' so I would love to know exactly how you do it! Thanks for this btw! Def great info.

[@KirstenNaturally]

Oooo that sounds like a good idea, especially since the growing season is coming to an end soon, I can def do that. In fact, if you follow me on Instagram, I'll put this in my story - instagram.com/kirsten_naturally Until then I don't wanna leave you hanging: the only reason you wouldn't want to shower your FLF is if you don't have drainage hole at the bottom of your pot...if you've got the drainage holes than you are good to give a quick shower with a light amount of water, and then allow it to drain fully. You don't want to soak the sh*t out of it but you want to make sure that water comes out of the bottom drainage holes to ensure you got a full watering :)

[@JosiahTubbs91]

I thought I was the only one who showered my fiddle leaf

[@QueensCurryKitchen]

U are a godsend I spent a lot of money n bought a well grown one but yes it has it all brown spots shedding etc etc I wl follow all your remedies thank u thank u

[@KirstenNaturally]

Ahh yay, let me know how it goes!

[@ninalucia1191]

THANK YOU KIRSTIN! This video is very informative! I've been searching the interwebs deeply trying to find the remedy for the small leaves with purple/brown spots.. so glad to know its a nutrient issue! TANKS! I've also had major, MAJOR, crispy leaf syndome and am grateful for the information -- will be making your mist concoction asap!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Yay I'm so glad! Let me know how you like the spray girlfraaaand 💕

[@katyko07]

Can you give a recommendation on how much light a fiddle leaf fig needs? Also what if your plant is too large to bring into the shower? Thanks for your help!!

[@kendz031]

Hi!I am a new plant mommy of a Fiddle Fig...I just repotted it last saturday coming from the plant seller....hope that it will continue to grow..though the lowest leaf is turning yellow. :-(

[@kamryndailoni0816]

This was so helpful! i got my from a kroger a couple months back and it has been struggling ever since 🥺

[@sayswa4329]

So glad I found you!!! My fig is sad 😞. Going to try your advice. Thanks!!!!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Aw yes please let me know how things go with your babeee, you got this I believe in you!!!

[@xCarxMellax]

I finally got this plant . I made a humid try around it seemed great ... but s fee leafs has brown spots on the outer part of leaf :( so maybe I need to spray him . I live in Oregon which can be hard for plants as it’s cold here and raining a lot . Some days there is no sun but just cloudy weather . I have him and my succulents and money tree near a west facing window ( not too close ) and no air vents (heater or ac ) I’m actually really scared about summer time and having my ac on all day 😫 So that’s when I’ll probably have a second humidifier. Thanks for all the info . I’ve never let him have a shower since it’s still not warmed up ( 45-55) outside . And I feel like it would be too cold for him .

[@KirstenNaturally]

Hey Carmella - I have lived in Portland with this plant since I got it, so it shouldn’t be a problem to be showering or misting your plant. The plant can take some cold, just doesn’t like to be too dry or in poorly draining soil. Use the links in the description to get the most important things for your plant: the 3-way meter and the nutrients. You’ll need those for the upcoming summer 🌸🥰 Also make sure it’s getting the most indirect sunlight possible, so east-facing indirect sunlight is best 🌞 thanks for watching!

[@bnielson5492]

This was so helpful, my fiddle leaf has been browning and dropping leaves like crazy the last few weeks

[@KirstenNaturally]

Glad I could help, Bella! Hope things are turning around now for your fiddle leaf figgy!

[@ProductJunkie86]

Hey Kirsten! I’m so glad I came across your channel. Your two FLF vids have been SUPER informative and helpful. I just ordered the fertilizer you recommend and plan on making your DIY spray this week. If you have time in your filming schedule, I’d love to see a video on how you care for Fiona in the off season. As we go into winter I’m afraid to over nurture/feed/water my FLF, Toby. Help and tips appreciated. Thanks!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Love the suggestion...I've got youuuuu on this soon

[@blueskyeranch6495]

Great video, lots of info i haven’t found anywhere else. Thanks for sharing

[@KirstenNaturally]

Oooo now that's a good compliment!! I'm glad to hear I could help :)

[@aquirahall8291]

Thank you for this video. I am under watering mine.

[@KirstenNaturally]

Story of my life! I always tend to underwater, but that 3-way meter has saved my freakin life! If you haven't gotten one yet, that'd be the first thing I'd do :) Here's the link the one I use: amzn.to/2NXz3KC

[@emilymarie9796]

Hi! There's this youtuber who uses springtails in his terrariums to eat fungus. They don't seem to eat the plants. You might want to check to see if they could be helpful rather than hurtful? Unless you already know of course, I'm just giving you a heads up in case it's useful info! Enjoyed the video, thank you!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Yea I've heard of this! I need to read more into it, I think I had a mix of springtails and gnats so for me I was happier to use the spinosad to make sure I didn't have any bugs inside, taking over all my plants. Thanks so much for the kindhearted comment and for watching :) you da sweetest! love, Kirsten

[@dianepicard6198]

Thank you for the advise , the care is almost like an orchids. I just bought one from Walmart and it has a couple of dark sparts. So I’m hoping that I will manage to keep the plant healthy.

[@KirstenNaturally]

You're so welcome! Glad I could help! And yea, you're right, a lot like orchids. They both love that tropical climate (ooweee don't we all 🥰)

[@wildsouth2471]

Love your video very helpful. You saved my fiddle leaf !!!! Thank you !!

[@KirstenNaturally]

YAAAS this is what I love to hear! Thanks for commenting this to me John, I'm so glad I could help :)

[@luluramos2981]

Thank you so much for the full details. Explained so much on my flf. It would break my heart to lose my new baby 😁💜

[@sowmyalanka]

Hi Kirsten my flf tree is dropping leaves off from its longest stems but growing in between. I bought the plant in November last year and this issue started in February. It has lost a lot of leaves. After I watched your video it makes me realize I may have underwatered it initially but after the issue arose I’ve been pretty good with watering. It’s been growing in some areas but the dropping isn’t stopping. The leaves turn yellow before they drop. I want to save these tall stems. Please help me save my tree

[@katherinebryant3990]

Wow thanks.... I just got 2 from Lowe's So I put it out side my front door it began to grow real good but I began to see a few leaves had spots on them hadn't turn brown yet so I bought them in side an put them by my patio door for Sun can get to them they didn't look to happy sooo I taken them back out side a place them back on each side of my door I am going to see what they like better inside... Do air condition help or not because my are condition stay on since they like warm an mature climate I need answers!

[@Rolypolioli79]

Tahhhh Dow! Awesome! Thanks for the info. Great specimen

[@ajamira20]

lovvvee your videos!! Just gave my flf a shower and my moister meter broke smh but i will be getting another one soon lol Thanks for the great videos!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Awww I love YOU - tysm this made my day. Here's the 3way meter link bae: amzn.to/2NXz3KC

[@about2flip]

Thanks for this. I lost 3 leaves today. Is that from under watering or over watering? Also I see some of the roots on top of the soil, do I need to re-soil?

[@zguy95135]

Thanks for all the info! My FLF was doing really well until (my own fault for being too proactive) over watered it... Now it's got some brown spots, no losing leaves though (yet) and it has 4-5 new leaves growing so it's tough! I just got one of those moisture meters too and yeah, I had definitely over watered :( it's finally drying out though so hopefully it'll be on the road to recovery

[@KirstenNaturally]

Don't worry, we've all been there - you're either an overwaterer or an underwaterer..I tend to be the underwaterer and that's why I love that little meter so much. Sticking your finger down in the soil just isn't enough to tell in my experience! No stress about your overwatering though, just let it get to "Dry" between numbers 2-3 before you water again. Move the meter around in the soil to get a really good read :) Hope your FLF grows like a magic fkn beanstalk, my friend! Thanks for watching, your time means a lot to me :) Catch me in another plant update video coming this weeeeeek ✌️

[@zguy95135]

@@KirstenNaturally looking forward to the next vid! I think I figured out what happened to my FLF. I gently lifted it out of the pot to check the roots and luckily there's no root rot even the little fine roots are firm so I think it was mild over watering (at the bottom it's around a 9, a 6 in the middle layer). And then looking at the damaged leaves, the bottom two feet and top foot were totally fine while the middle had spotted leaves and a few ones with crispy blotches but mostly on one side... When we bought it it was warm out, and then we hit a heatwave so the windows were open all the time (we had it in front of the big window where it opens). It was totally fine until it cooled off back to normal (50-75F) and we keep the windows open most of the time, so I think there is also some cold damage from the 50 degree breeze at night. I can't believe I didn't even think of that... It makes sense since the damage is pretty much dead center on the window. I moved it over away from the screen so hopefully that and being careful with watering it'll bounce back just fine :)

[@dawnfire47]

Hi came across your video and thought you might be able to help . I bought a fiddle leaf fig tree that has small redish brown spots under the leaves , and they started showing up as holes on the top side. Im not sure what to do . Its hard to tell if its over watering or under watering . I also noticed that the new leaf growing at the top has a grayish dry tip . My tree was in a self watering container when i purchased it.

[@jessmaestas]

Very helpful!! ❤️🌿🌱🌵 new subbie

[@KirstenNaturally]

Daaaw, so happy to have you around! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment this to me :)

[@ArisRisa]

I live in the tropics but my fiddle leaf is inside my room which has a/c which is usually turned on when I am home but not all day. Do I still need to spray the leaves?

[@fkporsche1]

Very helpful information. Thanks 🦅🦅🇺🇸

[@KDubsChan]

i have these mealybugs or little centipedes or some kind creepy crawly bugs hanging out on the top of the soil of my fiddle fig. any tips to safely get rid of them? thanks!!

[@dr1ptoasty709]

Hi Kirsten, so happy I came across your video, I lost 3 leaves this week and I am So sad I was under watering so I immediately put Fina in the shower! I hope this will stop the leaf dropping 😐. I also noticed her stem is brown is this supposed to be brown or green? I just got Fina 3 weeks ago at Costco and I don’t know how long the plants sat there with out proper moisture. I also ordered the plant food from amazon. Thanks hope you see my post. Zio

[@KirstenNaturally]

You're so sweet, I definitely saw your post 🥰 Your stem color seems fine, mine is brown too :) I am so happy you got Fina in the shower, she must be loving it! Remember, not too heavy on overflowing the soil with the shower, just really focus on those leaves and water the soil moderately :) That way you don't overwater Fina, but she gets that moisture from the shower that she'd be used to in her native tropical environment! Go order that 3way meter I link in the video description - its THE MOST important purchase I've made!! Thanks for the love, Zio! Subscribe if you haven't already and I hope to hear from you in the comments in my future videos 🥰

[@jakylahoward8537]

Can I do anything to get rid of the brown spots that are starting from the middle ??

[@aisha-gq6cz]

How do i make my fiddle grow leaves at the bottom? how do i make the bottom leaves not crisp?

[@graceeggers6644]

Hey I know I am super late to this video but do you know why the veins of the leaves are yellow? I would assume to much sun but I’m not sure. And troubleshooting?

[@nourishmelhealth4626]

my fiddle leaf (i have two) are way too big to bring into shower with me! can i mist the leaves consistently with water? Is neem oil okay to use as a preventative for spider mites?

[@jeffinga1]

OMG- I just realized we have a water softener. We live in Florida. I think this could be part of my problem.

[@KirstenNaturally]

Yea, you're right, you might be getting too much salt build up in the soil?! You could try buying a few gallons of spring water and watering with that for the next 4 waterings or so and see if it helps!

[@Sorsha]

I've heard fiddle figs don't like to be moved. So does it harm them to move them to the shower for their weekly watering?

[@KirstenNaturally]

Mine has been okay with it, I think it might be because she's super happy in her setup so when I move her back after the watering she's not in a stressful environment, so it's easier to acclimate again? I'm not 100% on this, just a guess. But so far, mine has done fine being moved every so often for a good showering :)

[@a01531]

Should I cut off the brown leaves? They aren't all brown, but big sections. I figured out I was underwatering.

[@junglelushchic4234]

Don't keep your meter in the soil, they brake faster and stops giving you accurate reading. After I use mine, which I have 3 of LoL, I clean it with a little peroxide in a little glass spray bottle container just for plants so that soil doesn't cross contaminate with other plant pots to keep them healthy, spray and pat all my tools dry. Keeps your tools is ship shape! :) I like doing this, hope you find this fun and helpful. I LOVE PLANTS! hehehe

[@KirstenNaturally]

Ooo, good tip!! Thanks for sharing this :)

[@cheryl5763]

Great video, thank you

[@m3rldoria-bayabo316]

Thanks for this video coz all my flf leaves are dropping. I thought it was because i put mine in bright room. How much of water you add with the food plant if you use 1 tbsp?

[@kathleenvanhoof8056]

Have you had to deal with gnats/flies on your FL Fig? Just noticing them on mine, getting new growth but these buggers are now my latest challenge! Just love your videos!!! Thanks

[@KirstenNaturally]

Oh totally, Kathleen! I like the spinosad for gnats too, as it has worked very well for me in the past. I just spray a generous amount on top of the soil every day until no more gnats :) So glad you are diggin' my videos and I hope to hear more from you in the comments 💕

[@kathleenvanhoof8056]

Kirsten Naturally Thanks, its on order! I will keep you posted

[@ges6431]

I just found your channel and love it! I just got a FLF and have been trying to learn the basics so I can keep it nice and healthy. I just discovered what I think are springtails in the soil of my plant- how did you use the organic pesticide? I’m going to pick up that exact kind tomorrow but it would be helpful to know how you used it. I’m also going to make the plant spray you suggested as I already have all the ingredients and I love that it’s natural!

[@KirstenNaturally]

I just spray the spinosad on top of the soil every day until no more buggies! :) Hope you're loving the DIY spray as well!

[@ges6431]

Kirsten Naturally i have been using it for a month or so now and it’s great! Your videos were really the most helpful to get started with my FLF’s. They’ve both been busting out with a ton of new leaves lately! I was afraid to use the bug spray too often so I still see some here and there, so I’ll increase how often I use it. Thank you!

[@lifeofaking8467]

Great information! Thanks!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Glad I could help! Thanks for the comment :)

[@renatacuriosa]

Hello, I loved this video and your personality! I need to ask: my friend has a flf tree, about 5 ft tall. It has brown spots in every single leaf! Including new growth. I think he’s not watering enough, b/c I tested the soil is it’s 3 inches deep dry. Is it possible to recover or should he give up? We live in Florida and the plant is indoors, with 75-78 degrees

[@KatrinaBello]

hi! thank you for this video. i just got a fiddle fig and am trying to figure my girl out. in regards to the plant food you use: is this different from a fertilizer? and can you use the plant food you mention year round? if it is fertilizer, i keep reading that i should only fertilize spring-fall. can i not fertilize in the winter? thank yuuuuu

[@maggiemay3048]

Small brown spots appearing now and I reported it last week so waiting to water .. feel I'm getting nowhere with it have it a year and half and only two leaves bloomed .. 😥

[@meghantrujillo2143]

Oh my god thank u for this video I was so worried my new fiddle fig had a disease

[@KirstenNaturally]

Hahaha noo hopefully you're good!

[@dianedurand3680]

Great video Kirsten... all I needed. Hopefully I can nurse my Fiddle back to health. Also, off topic, are you originally from Louisiana by any chance? You sound exactly like my cousins from New Orleans. Love your presentation and enthusiasm!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Hahaha you're pretty close! I'm from Raleigh, NC and although I haven't lived there for over 5 years, that accent still comes out a time or two 😂 Glad you asked, made me smile :)

[@netta358able]

What soil is best for your fig tree to transfer in

[@vhowardrn]

Just got a little FLF today and I’m scared to death of killing it! I’ll be following your advice!! P.s you look like Dacota Fanning!!

[@KirstenNaturally]

You won't kill it, don't worry! Just get that moisture meter I link in the video and you will be golden :) And haha yessss, I just counted and you are literally the 5th person JUST on youtube (lol I've literally been stopped in a drive thru) to tell me that I look like D.Fanning! I'm all for it - such a great compliment!

[@KirstenNaturally]

lolol scratch that, you're the 6th person 😂

[@shiiitaki]

Hi there! I have a FLF and when I bought it from another owner, it only had three leaves, rather large leaves 25cm at its largest and I've had it for almost 2 months now. And im not sure what I'm doing wrong cos it's not growing, Im pretty sure the soil mix is good cos I repotted it with premium potting mix (slow release fertilizer included in the mix), perlite and some cactus mix. Ive placed it in bright indirect light.... It developed some brown spots which looks like rust... And I just bought some organic fungicide spray but haven't used it yet.. I've also checked the root system, it had some dead roots but I chopped it off.. Watering - I water it when it's quite dry using a soil moisture probe.. And yeah! Not sure, it just looks like it's doing nothing but developing some brown spots behind the leaves... No other activities 😂😭😭😭😭😭, I want it to grow

[@KirstenNaturally]

I'm not sure where you live, but during the winter months, they typically go into their dormant phase where little to no growth occurs. I would just give it time and lean towards less watering until the growth picks up

[@user-dt5rs7ns7b]

HAHA, so cute, and really helpful, I think I m going to try to save my poor plant which seems suffering underwatered

[@KirstenNaturally]

Give'r that good ol' H2O baby!

[@astridfaria6797]

Help! My fiddle leaf has a white mold in the leaves and they are all falling :(

[@knitkicker]

I get holes on the leaves any advice?

[@tarac5323]

Thank you for this video!! Just got mine on Thursday and it’s already starting to brown the edge of the leave... I’m going to shower in plant (so helpful!) and give nutrients like you mentioned. Would a humidifier work? I live in PNW. It rains, but not super humid?!

[@KirstenNaturally]

I live in Portland, so I feeeel you! Humidifier could work, I haven't done it myself. But try it and let me know how it goes! Also, spraying with my DIY all purpose spray I mention in the description should help a ton with dryness :) xoxoxo -kirsten

[@eloinaportillo8139]

My ficus is dying, I reporting but is just down... I don't know what to do...

[@lukeabercrombieismyspirita2760]

I know how to care for mine however I just like to hear peoples experiences.

[@KirstenNaturally]

dope! about to upload another plant update so stay tuuuned

[@bjfifi]

I didn’t know you had to FIDDLE around with it ;)

[@KirstenNaturally]

lolol you went there, I see you I see you

[@sirsmalls4565]

Do the brown in the leaves ever go away?

[@KirstenNaturally]

SirSmalls no the brown leaves and brown spots will not go away, in the video i talk more about this 🌿

[@ruthsalinas9479]

Love your channel! Finally a Fiddle Leaf Fig video that makes sense to me! My one question is I cannot carry my Ferdie to the shower upstairs (there’s no shower downstairs)! If I mist him once a day could I just water him the regular way? And how much water in the soil? Or should I take him outside and use a hose?

[@KirstenNaturally]

Aww what an amazing comment! 😍 You should be good without showering if you're misting everyday, wiping the dust off the leaves, and making sure you're on top of the watering schedule (get that 3way meter in my description and it will SAVE you!) I wouldn't go outside with him, just use (not too cold) water to water him on a schedule that keeps the 3-way meter reading "moist." You can let the meter read a little dry (reading between 2-3) in between waterings to avoid overwatering, but don't let it get to 1 or that's too dry. Hope this helps you and hope to hear from you in other videos my fraaaand! love, Kirsten

[@ruthsalinas9479]

Kirsten Naturally Oh I ordered the 3 way meter right after I finished watching your video! I also bought the essential oils to make my misting water 🌱😘🙏🏼

[@KirstenNaturally]

​@@ruthsalinas9479 Yayyy! I'm also uploading a plant update later this week! sTayyy tUned ;)

[@ruthsalinas9479]

Kirsten Naturally looking forward to more videos! I do have one more quick question: how do you apply the organic bug spray? And how much do you apply to your fiddle leaf fig? Can it be used on other plants? Does the amount depend on how big the plant is? I just bought it on amazon. I guess that was more like 4 questions. Haha 🤣

[@ruthsalinas9479]

Kirsten Naturally Kirsten Naturally looking forward to more videos! I do have one more quick question: how do you apply the organic bug spray? And how much do you apply to your fiddle leaf fig? Can it be used on other plants? Does the amount depend on how big the plant is? I just bought it on amazon. I guess that was more like 4 questions. Haha 🤣

[@anthonyvilla6800]

Hi...I’ve had a fiddle fig since this past summer and it’s been going ok (I feel) only thing is it’s been dropping leaves since I bought it. Idk if I have root rot or what I try keep watering weekly but idk what I’m doing wrong. I do have brown spots on some leaf edges and others right on the stem so idk what it is I have. Any idea? I wish I could add a picture here

[@lauraosegueda4598]

How do you add the food and do you put the food in the soil?

[@KirstenNaturally]

laura osegueda just add it to a watering pail and pour it in! 👍🏼

[@HH-nc6zr]

Hi Kirsten, do you add the nutrients year round? I have read to only do it during spring and summer months. Seems like what your doing is working so hoping to follow your steps. Thank you for your tips & video!

[@KirstenNaturally]

I actually have been traveling and left my plant babies with a friend, who's keeping up with the feeding for me. I told her to not stress it, but about every 2-3 waterings or so would be good to feed. She's been sending me update photos with new growth! I think because the nutrients I recommend (link in the description of the vid!) is so low in its N-P-K ratio, that feeding through the winter could be okay 🤷

[@estephyr8167]

Amazing video!! Bought my fiddle leaf plant 3 weeks ago and bought the 3-1-2 CNS17 just like you recommended. I do have a couple questions 1. When diluting it on a 32 oz water spray, do I spray it on the leafs or do pour it on the dirt when watering my plant on the shower. 2. How often do i give my plant the nutrients? It’s still a small plant, and I’m scared! Lol Please help! Thank youu

[@KirstenNaturally]

Hey Stephany - Thanks for the comment! I actually wouldn't recommend putting the nutrients in a spray bottle. The spray bottle I talk about in the video is for the leaves (and basically everything else in life haha) is this one: bit.ly/makeyourownspray As far as the nutrients go, I dilute mine in a small watering pail and pour the nutrient water mixture in right after I've done the (LIGHT) shower/watering. I add my nutrients every other feeing or so during growing season and every 3-5 times in the off season. I emphasize light on the showering/watering because you don't want to "swamp out" your FLF and the soil stay too wet...which the 3-way meter (amzn.to/2NXz3KC) will really help you stay on top of. All this should help, but don't hesitate to ask any more questions! Thanks again for the love 💕

[@myongsoika4394]

Hello Kirstin, this was a great info. The brown spots.... I have a brown spot problem with both way what does that mean?

[@KirstenNaturally]

From the research I've done, it seems like this may be from a combination of a few or more of the following: sporadic watering schedule, taking too long to water and then watering too much on feeding day, allowing the plant to sit in water after feeding, too large of a container (mine is a 3.4 GAL) and last but not least, not misting daily (check this video bit.ly/makeyourownspray for how to make your own misting spray). Let me know if this helps - keep me updated!

[@salimaguijarhernandez8839]

Hi My leaf fig has pretty much lost all its leafs.. I water it once a week, has good indirect lighting.. it’s gone from being full of leafs and now has 6 left. Could it be the dryness of the flat? As in the strong heating in the house? Thank youuuu

[@KirstenNaturally]

It's tough to say without me knowing more - the best way to make sure you're on the perfect watering schedule (specific to your FLF) is with the 3-way meter I mention in the video. Grab on of those from the link in the description and you will looooooove that thing. Also, go make yourself my DIY mister for your plant, that will ensure you aren't battling any crazy dryness with your plant :) Here's the link for that video bit.ly/makeyourownspray good luck my friend, let me know how it goes!

[@HL-sr6gb]

Thanks for this really useful video! I bought a small fiddle leaf fig plant recently and noticed that most of the edges of the leaves has got weird dents on them. I saw that you've them too on your plant. Is this normal or is my plant sick? Thanks!

[@KirstenNaturally]

I think we're good...I hope haha! I mean I've never heard of the dents being anything more than just part of the plant's nature but I looked it up after you said that and I think we're alright as long you're not showing and signs of an unhappy plant otherwise. If you aren't getting any browning on the leaves or anything you should be good :) Keep me updated if you find out otherwise, cause like I said I've never heard of dents being a bad thing on them 💚🌱thanks for the comment - love to have you here watching my videos!

[@HL-sr6gb]

@@KirstenNaturally thanks Kirsten! :) Looking forward to more of your videos!

[@shelasarn]

Ok so I just got my girl and she’s not shiny she’s a lil dull looking ☹️ I did see some shine spray at pikes to help repel dust and dirt should I get some of that? Or is it something she’s lacking to make her look dull? I love your video and Fiona is looking great!🤗 new subbie as well!

[@KirstenNaturally]

I don't use a shine spray, I just make a little spray bottle of water + essential oils (bit.ly/makeyourownspray) and mist her down every other day/daily, depending on the dryness in the air. This helps to keep the leaves from getting too dry and crackly. And then once a week, I take a microfiber cloth (you can use a soft washcloth too) and spray her down, leaf by leaf, and wipe off all the dust. This helps the plant breathe and helps keep the leaves shiny! Hope this helps you out love! And THANK YOU SO MUCH for subscribing, so stoked to have you here 🤗❤️

[@jessicacanales9808]

Im confused. You feed your fiddle the nutrients when it's in the shower? My fiddle is wilted and droopy, but also dont know if its nutrient deficient.

[@KirstenNaturally]

Jay Yudith I can’t really shower mind anymore because it’s gotten too heavy and big to carry around but yes, you’d just shower first (focusing on the leaves since that’s the point of the shower) and then once the leaves are nice and wet then you go and mix your nutes and water and feed. Allow to drain in the tub if you have a draining pot before you bring the plant back to its spot in your house. Alternatively, you can do what I do now that mines too big to shower. I just spray the leaves at least once daily and keep an eye on my 3-way meter I link in the description - that meter will save your life when it comes to how much and how often to water ALL your plants! Hope this all helps!

[@mara4259]

Some of my leaves grow dramatically different sizes, any idea how I can get it to keep producing huge leaves? Thank you!

[@KirstenNaturally]

I've found the biggest factor for me and getting HUGE leaves is the amount of sunlight. My current place is a corner unit facing NE, so I get a lot more light than my last apartment I lived in when I got my FLF, Fiona (lol.) Since moving into this new place with lots of indirect light all day, the leaves are growing VERY large. So I know this one is kinda out of your control to some extent, if you can get the maximum amount of sunlight on your plant, you should hopefully see some bigger leaves! Another this is -- make sure you are watering on the right schedule for your FLF. Definitely invest that 3-way meter I have linked in the description of the video, it will SAVE you :)

[@mara4259]

I have a 3 way meter from Home Depot and I love it, best 10$ I’ve ever spent lol. I moved the plant maybe a foot so that probably caused the one leaf to get small. 😖 Thank you so much for all your help and tips! Your channel is wonderful. 😊❤️

[@KirstenNaturally]

@@mara4259 Aw this made me so happy, stoked you're enjoying my channel :) I know they don't have much to do with plants, but you might dig some of my other videos on wellness and lifestyle ❤️ I'll link a few of my favorites here for you: bit.ly/mysecrettoconfidence + bit.ly/livingwithbae + bit.ly/overcomejudgement + bit.ly/4habits4motivation

[@angiekam4606]

Also.. will the leaves grow back at the jborrom? Or will it be bald At the bottom benches from now until forever :(

[@redshadowle]

Thanks for the video Kirsten! QQ- How do you feed the nutrients to the FLF? I'm assuming directly into the soil, but before or after you shower it??

[@KirstenNaturally]

Thanks for the love, reddd! I feed my FLF (Fiona, lol) the nutrients diluted in water AFTER I've done the QUICK showering. I will say though that with the winter months I water less, so the showers are even lighter and focused mainly on the leaves :) Does that make sense? Let me know if you need any further tips 💜

[@djann16]

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[@TinyHomeinTexas]

Kirsten Naturally First off, I love your video! Great tips and love your enthusiasm! So you said you dilute the nutrients into water. You do 1 tablespoon into how much water? And how often do you do this? Thanks again!!!

[@abbylamers1618]

I am also wondering how often to feed!! :) ( I have the little red spots issue)

[@elad970]

thanks for sharing the great research you did! how often do you fertilize? From what I understand, you said you give it the 3-1-2 feeding every week when you water? I've been doing every 3 weeks, and everything I've read says 3-4 weeks, but my new growth is coming out with the red spots and it's quite disappointing....

[@KirstenNaturally]

Thanks! Yes you are correct, right now I'm fertilizing with every watering during the grow season and diluting it in water of course (about 1-2T to 32 oz water). I shower the plant first like I talk about in the video, THEN I water with the fertilizer mixture while its still sitting in the shower. I let that sit in the tub to fully drain and then put it back by the window! 3-1-2 is a seriously low NPK ratio and I'm into experimenting so I've been doing this "heavier fertilizing" for weeks with no issues and I've gotten tons of new growth! I still have had a few red spots on 1 or 2 new leaves when they first came out but they went away as they grew out..so I'm thinking we're all good! I'm sorry, I know it can be so frustrating to see the new growth come out with issues. Keep me updated on how things go!

[@abbylamers1618]

@@KirstenNaturally ^^ that was exactly what i needed to know!

[@alandrachavarria4317]

What if a few leaves have brown spots in the center, while a few leaves have spots on the sides? Too much and too little water? HOW? :(

[@KirstenNaturally]

Some weeks you may be underwatering, then overdoing it the next, which happens to the best of us don't worry. Get that 3-way meter I link in the video (amzn.to/2NXz3KC) and it will SAVE YOUUUR LIFE! It will tell you exactly when it's getting dry deep down in the soil. I can't live without mine now, I use it for every plant I have and it has helped me so much to water at the exact time the plants need it.

[@StilettoFashion411]

How do you use the spinocide? Do you spray it directly on the leaf or the soil? And how often? Thank you! I have the silver bugs too!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Ahh I'm sorry you have 'em - they suck! I spray it directly onto the top layer of soil and then I will clean the watering tray underneath my pot at this time as well (to wash away all the tiny bugs) and pour just enough spinosad to almost cover the bottom. Honestly, I keep doing this pretty much every day until the bugs are gone for at least 3 days straight. Hope this helps and keep me updated! :)

[@bedolladaniel150]

What do I do if it’s sticky! PANIC

[@monicahowell1212]

Hi! I am having an awful time with my fiddle leaf fig and I think its dying! Can you please help me?The leaves are turning yellow so rapidly, there are a few with brown spots forming on the outside of the leaves. I was thinking at the time that I was actually under watering him because I would only water him about every week and a half to two weeks. Also, all the leaves are drooping terribly. I would think its lighting but I have a smaller fiddle leaf right next to my large one and that one seems to be doing just fine. Anything you can tell me or help me with I would greatly appreciate!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Do you have the 3-way meter I mention in the vid? That should help you a tonnnn with knowing what the water situation is deep down in your FLF's soil. I don't water mine until the 3-way meter goes below about 4 on the meter, which varies in time honestly..so its hard to say that watering weekly/every 1.5 weeks is what your figgy needs. Of course, since I'm not there, I can't say for sure, but it definitely sounds like a water/possibly drainage issue. I'm sorry I can't give you more definitive advice, but order that 3 way meter if you haven't already (link in the vid description) and let me know if things get better once you're in a watering routine your FLF likes :)

[@floralaura2543]

My fig totally has the bugs and brown spots on the edges. So the bug spray you only put on the surface level? The bugs don't go further down in the pot? How long should It take for them to be gone for good? Thanks for a lovely video! I am subscribing!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Ahh yay, I'm so glad you're a new subscriber, Laura! Sorry to hear about your figgy! No worries though, spinosad is reallllly good stuff. You might want to pour it into the soil, you can take the spray top off and pour it in after your watering if you're soil is pretty infected. Here's a link for a larger bottle without the spray top if you need: amzn.to/2N1riHO 💕 Keep me updated on the progress!

[@floralaura2543]

Thanks so much! One other question: what do you think about cutting off leaves that have spots or just cutting off a partial amount of the tip where the spots are? I have heard differing opinions on whether this is OK or not. It looks like maybe you have cut out partial bits of a few of your leaves. Actually one more question: what kind of soil do you use, and do you put a layer of charcoal, stones, or anything on the bottom to boost the drainage? I currently just have regular miraclegro potting soil with some added perlite. Have a wonderful day!

[@KirstenNaturally]

I wouldn't cut the leaves off, you can cut off around the edges but honestly I don't think its worth it from my experience, it just comes back from you cutting too close to the green anyways. I say just let it stay and keep on working on getting that new growth to be happy and healthy :) As far as the soil goes, I actually have a video on repotting if you wanna check that out, I'll link it here for you! bit.ly/FLFrepot 💕 Thanks for the love!

[@floralaura2543]

Super, thanks so much! :-*

[@erandychavez2097]

Hii! I am having issues with my fig tree and I can’t figure out what I am doing. Is there anyway I can send you pictures so you can help me diagnose this? ❤️

[@pamelamolina4712]

Thank you for the help!!!!!! I shall save my baby!!!

[@KirstenNaturally]

Yayyy keep me updated!!! So glad I could help :)

[@pamelamolina4712]

Kirsten Naturally I just sprayed her down. Finally figured out I was under-watering. New growth has red spots too. What confused me was I have gnats 🤔.