Help shaping fiddle leaf fig
Ольга Минаева
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Fiddle Leaf Fig/Ficus Lyrata lower leaf growth/pruning HELP!!
Comments (9)If it were mine and I wanted it pretty much the way it is now, single stem with a bushy top, I would cut it back below the branches on each prong of the 'trident'. Put it outside in partial shade for a couple weeks to acclimate, and then move to full sun. Ficus back bud easily, and full sun will encourage this. Once new growth is under way, move into part shade so as not to produce sun leaves, which will not like being moved into a relatively dark house for winter. Ficus are known to drop their leaves if a shadow passes over them lol. If you want a bushy plant that branches near the soil line, you can cut the main stem to 6-12 inches, and proceed as above. There is a chance, however slight, that the plant will not like being chopped on and turn up it's toes, but I think it's a chance worth taking considering the state the plant is in now....See MoreFiddle Leaf Fig, how do I change the shape? It's a pom pom!
Comments (1)Adding a picture would help others advise you better...See MoreFiddle Leaf Fig pruning/shaping help
Comments (1)If you're located in the northern hemisphere, I would not repot this time of year. I'd wait until June 2018. Repotting: removing all soil from in and around roots, untangling roots and pruning roots. You need to give it a lot more light. The brown spots also indicate you are over watering. Read through these links if you want to learn how to better care for your Ficus Lyrata. http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/1476078/ficus-trees-in-containers-iv?n=223 http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/2842847/container-soils-water-movement-and-retention?n=8 Lastly, this part of the forum is for edible figs....See MoreNever seen a fiddle leaf fig with this problem before, help!
Comments (17)11/1/17 update: it’s gotten much worse. The pale splotching has suddenly increased in frequency and spread. I’m noticing splotches on more leaves, and overnight they will turn completely. Some of the branches look gray too: Did I give it too much light too quickly after the transplant? Some of the fine roots came off during cleaning so maybe it has too many leaves in comparison to the roots? Also, the breeze has started to turn cold. It’s still 72 degrees F but the breeze in the house is definitely cool instead of warm now. Is it too cold in front of an open window? I have a spot near my other plants where the light is bright, but it’s essentially where it used to be (on the catwalk) just with more air circulation. The FLF I transplanted in gritty at the same time is looking very strong but hasn’t had new growth after its repot in May. It’s on the same wall just on the other side of the room. The brown spots were from previous root rot. They’re all about 10 feet from a wall of East-facing windows: Here’s the soil now: About 4 months after receiving, when I started noticing the hypo-pigmentation: Right after transplant: Currently: Pale splotching/bleaching used to just be a few leaves at a time but now they’re in handfuls. So far, loss has been all lower leaves but the top is drooping significantly. Too much light too soon? Too cold with an open window even if it’s around 70 degrees F outside? Just normal stress response to changes? It’s been about a week. All thoughts appreciated!...See MoreОльга Минаева
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