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Ficus lyrata; Banjo fig; Ficus lyrata bambino
He’s much thirstier in summer than winter. Check him once a week and water if the top two inches of his soil are dry.
Those big leaves like a lot of indirect rays, so put him somewhere bright, e.g. away from the window in a sunny room.
You’ll see the healthiest growth if you give his leaves a regular mist. He absorbs a lot of moisture through his leaves.
Botanical name
Ficus lyrata
Nickname
Fiddle-leaf fig; Banjo fig; Ficus lyrata bambino (30-40cm)
Plant type
Evergreen tree; indoor
Air purifying
Yes
Plant height (including pot)
20-30cm; 100-110cm; 120-130cm
Pet/baby safe
Toxic if ingested
Nursery pot size
12cm; 21cm; 34cm
For more care advice about Fidel, check out our complete guide to fiddle-leaf fig care.
We don’t believe in plants being fashionable - they’re all classics - but the fiddle-leaf fig is definitely having ‘a moment’. Its huge, fiddle-shaped leaves (hence the name) and the fact it can grow over six-feet tall means it has maximum impact in any room.
You probably won’t be surprised to hear that it's originally from the rainforests of West Africa. You might be surprised to know that it frequently grows as an epiphyte, meaning it starts life in the branches of another tree. As it grows, it sends roots down to the ground, which wrap around the host and eventually strangle it. Quite fittingly dramatic for such a star plant.
As a houseplant, it likes a spot with a nice medium level of light, so not shady but not harsh direct sun. Those big leaves like humidity, so give it a good squirt with a mister every few days. It will also appreciate a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer.
Our large fiddle-leaf fig has three tall, mature stems in the same pot, as pictured. We also have a tree version, the ultimate fiddle-leaf fig.
Did you know?
In the wild, fiddle-leaf figs could grow as tall as 15 metres.
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