Native to Australia, Melanesia, and southern Asia, the fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) flaunts huge (12+ inch), leathery, dark-green leaves shaped like violins on a woody trunk. Relatively easy for a ficus, it can be grown as a tabletop, bush, or towering tree. Demands bright light and consistency.
Bright, indirect light (some direct morning sun). Water when top inch of soil dries. Hates drafts, cold, and sudden changes—leaf drop is the protest. Rotate for even growth. Wipe leaves weekly.
Sap causes skin irritation; wear gloves. Toxic to pets and children.
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