Ficus lyrata
Fiddle-leaf fig · Moraceae
Also known as Ficus jollyana, Ficus pandurata. Common names: Banjo fig, Fiddleleaf fig, Fiddle leaf fig.
Fiddle-leaf fig: a West African fig with large violin-shaped leaves; a statement indoor tree that dislikes being moved.
- USDA zones
- 10–12
- Light
- Full sun, Part sun/shade
- Water
- Medium
- Mature size
- 6–10 ft × 2–5 ft wide
- Type · growth
- Houseplant · moderate
- Pets
- Not documented
About Fiddle-leaf fig
Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the fiddle-leaf fig, is a species of flowering plant in the mulberry and fig family Moraceae. It is native to western Africa, from Cameroon west to Sierra Leone, where it grows in lowland tropical rainforest.
Growing & care
Light
Very bright light, some direct sun.
Water
Water thoroughly when the top 2 inches dry; drops leaves after over- or under-watering or relocation.
Soil
Well-draining potting mix.
Climate
USDA zones 10–12. Protect below about 50°F.
Propagation
Cuttings, air-layering.
Containers
Suitable for container growing.
| Flowers | — |
|---|---|
| Fruit | — |
| Native range | Benin, Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo |
| Indoor / outdoor | Indoors · Outdoors · Containers |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented Milky sap can irritate skin. |
Where to buy Fiddle-leaf fig
Listings come directly from nurseries. Contact them to buy — prices and stock are set by each nursery.
Cultivars & varieties
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