My First Fiddle Leaf

By: Nick Jones on 3:26 PM

Getting your first indoor plant can be very exciting and sometimes you can get very carried away with it because you don’t really understand the practices to keep it healthy. Locally, one of the most loved indoor plant species is Fiddle Leaf Fig.  They have been popping up all over magazines, blogs, Instagram feeds, and just plain all over for the last couple of years. It is now considered as the new “it” house decor item and you just can’t help buy yourself one to make your house look more chic and alive. To know how to properly care for this crowd favorite plant, here are some guidelines.

Water regularly but not too much. No question that all plants need water but fiddles can be picky. It doesn’t need very much water and overwatering this plant is no good. Once you’ve had it for a couple of weeks, you’ll soon understand a watering schedule it needs. Check the topsoil if the top inch is dry, then go ahead and water it. This is usually once a week.

Check the water temperature. Plants in general hate extremely cold water, especially fiddles. Use lukewarm or room temperature instead. 

Carefully choose the light. Of course, all plants need light but fiddles need indirect light. They don’t need to be placed in an area where there is direct sunlight. No direct rays hitting them.

Rotate on a regular basis. This is so that the stem will wingback the other way towards the light and straighten out. 

Wipe the leaves. This helps so much. When leaves are too dusty, they aren’t able to soak up all the sun and nutrients they need. Leaves are important breathing devices of plants so keep them free of dust by wiping them with a damp cloth.

Look for brown spots, which may be caused by overwatering or not enough water! When a brown spot occurs, it can develop into a whole in the leaf. Take scissors and trim around it. 

Be cautious about draft and humidity. The location of your fiddle plant will determine the amount of water and sunlight it needs. Try to keep the plant away from an air vent or drafty window. 

Watch the roots. If you notice roots coming out of the bottom of the pot, then it’s a sign that you need to repot or root prune it. If you’re not sure how to root prune, then just get a larger pot.

Taking care of your first fiddle leaf or any indoor plant requires a lot of patience. If these tips got you excited then, start searching where to buy indoor plants in Davao or just type Davao online plants. Fiddle plants are now available in Malagos Homegrown Produce. Check out their website malagoshomegrownproduce.com today!