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Ficus lyrata Warb.

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
33 listings from 16 nurseries
$12.99 – $227 · updated 18 days ago
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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 rangeBenin, Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo
Indoor / outdoorIndoors · Outdoors · Containers
DifficultyModerate
ToxicityPets: Not documented · People: Not documented
Milky sap can irritate skin.
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