I love fiddle leaf fig trees. And though I love the way they look in my home, my wallet doesn’t love how much they cost! Fortunately, I learned a simple way to use old plant cuttings to root an entirely new tree. Here’s how to propagate fiddle leaf fig trees in water. It really is so easy!
Propagate Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees
If you’ve never propagated fiddle leaf fig trees, you’re in for a huge shock because it’s just about one of the easiest things ever! In fact, all you need is a leaf or branch cut to the right size and a jar full of water. Keep reading to see how to propagate fiddle leaf fig trees.
The first step to propagating your tree is to take a cutting. Generally, you’ll want to pick one of the healthiest leaves or stem from the plant, and use that. Regardless of if you chose a stem or a leaf, you will want to make sure that a “node” is attached. A node a small bump on a stem where another branch or leaf could bud out. The node is what your plants will root from.
When taking a stem cutting, I recommend taking one with only two leaves attached. Use a clean, sharp pair of scissors to take the cutting. I also like to run my scissors under cold water prior to cutting. I feel like the dampness of the scissors really helps to make a clean cut.
Dip the end of your plant into some rooting hormone before placing it into water. Now, fill a glass jar full of water and place the fiddle leaf fig inside. Only the bottom few inches of the stem should be placed in water.
In about three weeks you should begin to notice leaves forming on the end of your cutting. Wait about a month to remove them from the water to plant. Though, make sure you are changing and refilling the water as is necessary.
Planting Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Cutting
As soon as your fiddle leaf fig has developed its roots, its time to pot it in soil! Place your cutting in evenly moist soil in a pot that has a drainage hole. Keep soil evenly moist for the first few months while the roots take hold, and then water sparingly after that. It might take six months or so to see any new growth emerge. Regardless, you’ll love this plant because you cultivated it yourself!
Interested in learning about propagating other houseplants? Check out my guide here.
