There’s a special kind of heartache every plant parent feels when they spot it: a dreaded brown spot on the magnificent, violin-shaped leaf of their Fiddle Leaf Fig. Your heart sinks a little. Is it dying? Did I do something wrong? It’s a moment of panic we’ve all experienced. I want you to take a…
Have you ever stood in the plant aisle at Bunnings, completely captivated by the majestic, violin-shaped leaves of a Fiddle Leaf Fig? You’re not alone. This iconic houseplant, Ficus lyrata, is a designer’s dream, but its reputation for being a bit of a diva can be intimidating. You might worry if you have the right…
That sinking feeling when you see a brown, crispy leaf drop from your beautiful Fiddle Leaf Fig is something most plant parents know all too well. You brought this stunning, architectural plant into your home with visions of a lush, green centerpiece, but now it looks sad, sparse, and… well, dying. But don’t start composing…
Have you ever walked into a plant shop, spotted the Fiddle Leaf Fig section, and felt a little… confused? You see one that’s a dense, leafy column and another that’s a tall, elegant specimen with a bare trunk. You’re not alone! It’s a common point of confusion for so many plant lovers. I’m here to…
There’s a special kind of heart-sinking moment every Fiddle Leaf Fig owner knows. It’s when you spot it: a small, unassuming brown spot on one of those big, beautiful, violin-shaped leaves. Your mind races. Is it dying? Did I do something wrong? Is this the beginning of the end for my favorite plant? I’m here…
Have you ever scrolled through a home decor magazine, spotted a stunning Fiddle Leaf Fig with its huge, violin-shaped leaves, and thought, “I need that in my life”? You bring one home, full of hope, only to watch its gorgeous leaves develop brown spots and sadly drop to the floor. If this sounds familiar, please…
Does your gorgeous Fiddle Leaf Fig look more like a tall, lanky stick than the lush, full plant you see on social media? You’re not alone. Many Ficus lyrata, especially the “column” variety, tend to shoot straight up, leaving you with a bit of a bare-looking trunk and a tuft of leaves at the top….
Have you ever brought home a stunning Fiddle Leaf Fig, with its big, glossy, violin-shaped leaves, only to watch it slowly drop them one by one? You’re not alone. It’s a story I hear all the time from fellow gardeners, and it can be incredibly frustrating. You might think this plant is just famously fussy,…
Have you ever scrolled through a home decor magazine and paused on a stunning photo of a bathroom, transformed into a personal spa by a single, magnificent plant? More often than not, that showstopper is the iconic Fiddle Leaf Fig. You might agree that the idea of keeping such a famously “fussy” plant in a…