Are you contemplating caring for an indoor fiddle leaf fig bush? I was not a plant person before I purchased my first fiddle leaf fig bush two years ago, I was afraid of how fiddle leaf figs have a reputation of being sensitive so I purchased a cheap, damaged one from IKEA and nursed it back to health. Since then I have added two more gorgeous fiddle leaf figs to my home. It is harder to keep them alive indoors in colder climates like Canada, but it can be done! You will learn how to help your fiddle leaf fig grow many new leaves, how often and how much to water, and the secret to a healthy plant. These are my experiences with growing three fiddle leaf fig bushes from different retailers in Edmonton, Alberta.
Your guide to a thriving fiddle leaf fig bush in colder, drier environments and how to address fiddle leaf fig problems. Before you read the rest, check out my more in-depth blog post here for fiddle leaf fig beginners that goes into all the aspects of a healthy fiddle leaf fig.
The skinny on caring for an indoor fiddle leaf fig bushes in Canada:
South Facing Window
A key component to a healthy fiddle leaf fig is to have it in a south facing window, or a window with all day indirect sunlight. This is best for the winter months with limited sunlight.
Watering Once A Week
Depending on your plant size, pot size, and amount of sunlight – but all across my fiddle leaf fig bushes, I water them once a week to allow drying between watering.
Liquid Fertilizer
For the lack of humidity and warmth, I use a liquid fertilizer mixed into the weekly watering. Less in the winter when the plant is dormant, and more in the summer during growing season.
Pruning Shrivelled Or Broken Leaves
Using a sharp, disinfected pruning sheers or knife to cut the leaf close to the trunk of the fiddle leaf fig. There will be a white liquid that oozes out of the cut afterwards, leave it to dry out.
It is completely normal for fiddle leaf fig bushes to come in pairs when you purchase from your local IKEA or greenhouse (if you live in Edmonton I highly recommend Salisbury Greenhouse for healthy fiddle leaf figs), and if you need tips on how to separate the two plants into two pots – let me know and I will create a post on how to separate your fiddle leaf fig bush and minimize the trauma to the plant.
What are your top questions on caring for an indoor fiddle leaf fig bush? Let me know in a comment below and I will try to answer you!
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