Fiddle leaf figs are incredibly tricky to grow. Even with the right sunlight and water levels, it can be impossible for any indoor gardener to grow a healthy tree. What’s worse is that Fiddle Leaf Figs are often super-pricey. It’s devastating to spend $100+ on a houseplant only to kill it a few weeks later! If your fiddle leaf fig is looking a little worse for the wear, try one of these tips and tricks to revive a dying fiddle leaf fig.
Check For Root Rot
If the leaves on your fiddle leaf fig are dark green with brown spots around the edges, your plant could be sick with Root Rot. Root Rot occurs when the plant has been overwatered and the roots have begun rotting due to a fungus. And if left untreated, this sickness could kill your entire plant. If you suspect your fiddle is rotting, lift the tree out of its pot and examine the roots. Healthy roots should be a greenish-white color while sick roots are brown, slimy, and have a terrible odor. Repot into fresh, dry soil immediately and cut off any roots that have begin rotting.
Don’t Transplant It Until You See New Growth
If a fiddle leaf fig has outgrown its pot, the leaves may look limp and droopy. Often times, plant growth will be stunted. If you think that your sick fiddle leaf is coming because it needs a new pot, its best to wait until you see a new leaf emerging to make that happen. It doesn’t matter if the roots are exposed or growing out the drainage hole, ALWAYS wait until you see new growth emerging. If you don’t the shock from the transplant process could kill your tree.
Do Not Pull Off Browning Leaves
I get it, browning fiddle leaf fig leaves don’t exactly scream beautiful. But removing these from the tree could cause damage. Instead of pulling the leaf off the stem, wait for the tree to naturally drop the affected leaves. You can use a pair of clean scissors to cut out any brown edging without removing the entire leaf.
Don’t Prune Bare Branches
Unless they look moldy, of course. Though bare, the branches are still living and could put out a new collection of leaves once the growing season begins. In fact, these bare branches and husks often protect the new growth as it gets ready to emerge. Be patient! Water In The ShowerWatering a fiddle leaf fig can be extremely difficult! Water sick plants when the soil at the bottom of the point feels dry, and do so in the shower. Not only do fiddles love humidity in the air, but hosing off the leaves in the shower is a great way to prevent mites and other insects from targeting your already sick plant.
Water In The Shower
Watering a fiddle leaf fig can be extremely difficult! Water sick plants when the soil at the bottom of the point feels dry, and do so in the shower. Not only do fiddles love humidity in the air, but hosing off the leaves in the shower is a great way to prevent mites and other insects from targeting your already sick plant. Check out this tutorial for more.
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