Ficus lyrata

Most commonly known as the Fiddle Leaf Fig, this iconic tree has earned its place in design magazines, stylish living rooms, and plant lovers’ collections everywhere. While it’s sometimes labelled as finicky, once a Ficus lyrata settles into the right spot, it can thrive and grow beautifully for years.

Ficus

Ficus are popular houseplants that naturally maintain a tree-like form, whether grown as compact bonsai-style specimens or full-sized indoor trees. They prefer consistency and do not enjoy being moved frequently, so choosing the right location early on is key. Regularly rotating the plant at watering time helps encourage straight, balanced growth.

Caring for Ficus

 Light Needs

Bright, indirect light is best indoors. Some ficus will tolerate medium light, though growth may slow in lower-light conditions.

 Watering

Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. Ficus appreciate humidity but do not tolerate wet or soggy roots.

 Feeding

Fertilize once or twice a month during spring and summer with an all-purpose houseplant fertilizer.