Fiddle leaf figs are definitely a statement-making plant! They dominate any space they’re in! Though gorgeous, fiddle leaf fig problems like spotted leaves, no new growth, etc can but a real damper on your goals for indoor gardening. Fortunately, most fiddle leaf fig problems have incredibly easy solutions. Read on to learn what they are!
Fiddle Leaf Fig Problem #1: Small Red Spots On Leaves
Small red spots on the leaves of fiddle leaf figs is one of the most common problems. And while it looks like it might be a wild infection of some sort, it’s actually just as sign that the plant is getting too much water. To fix help your leaves clear up, cut back on watering till plant soil is completely dry. You should notice the spots clearing up in a few days.
If you don’t treat the red spots now, the over watering problem could turn into root rot, which could be detrimental to your plant later on.
Fiddle Leaf Fig Problem #2: Brown, Curling Leaves
Another common fiddle leaf fig problem is brown, curling leaves. If your plants leaves are dry, crispy, brown, or curling, this is a sign that you need to water a little more frequently. First, cut back the brown leaves because they won’t be coming back. Once these have been cleaned up, water your plant thoroughly.
Fiddle Leaf Fig Problem #3: Yellow Leaves
Struggling with yellowing leaves that the plant is then shedding? If it’s affecting the lower leaves of the plant first, this could be a symptom of root rot. Follow this guide for treatment, and do so as soon as possible, or the rot could be deadly to your plant!
Fiddle Leaf Fig Problem #4: Pests
Have you noticed white moving things on your plants leaves? Or ridges that have appeared on the tree trunk? All of these could be symptoms of an infestation. To treat, isolate your fiddle leaf fig (this will prevent the infestation from spreading to your other house plants) and spray with a mixture of 2:1 water and pure Neem Oil. Re-apply 1-2x per day as necessary.
Fiddle Leaf Fig Problem #5: Dropping Leaves
If your plant is dropping healthy leaves, this is a classic symptom of shock in fiddle leaf fig trees. They might be in a location that is too dark, located by a heater draft (they don’t like AC either!). Move your fiddle leaf fig in front of an east-facing window and don’t move it for a few months. Fiddle leaf figs also don’t like abrupt location changes, so it’s best to keep it in one area!
