Fiddle-leaf fig
Ficus lyrata
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How to care
Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the fiddle leaf fig, is a popular houseplant known for its large, violin-shaped leaves. It thrives in bright, indirect light and prefers a stable environment without sudden changes in temperature or humidity. Ensure the plant is placed in a well-draining potting mix to prevent root rot.
Light Preference
Full Sun
Part Shade
Size
- Height
- 4 m – 8 m
- Spread
- 1 m – 1.5 m
- Years
- 10 – 20
Preferred soil
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Acidic
Alkaline
Neutral
Propagation
Cutting
Layering
Life Cycle
Perennial
Lives for more than two years.
Hardiness Zone
10a
-1.1°C – 1.7°C
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Leaves
- Evergreen
- Green
- Broadleaf
Flowers
- Inconspicuous
- Green
Toxic to
- LeafCatsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafDogsModerate · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Ingestion
- LeafHumansMild · Skin contact
Informational only — not veterinary or medical advice. Missing data does not mean a plant is safe.
Taxonomy
- Order
- Rosales
- Family
- Moraceae
- Genus
- Ficus