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Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaf Drop: Light & Water Fixes

North Corner = Too Dark; Water When Surface Is Dry

Your 6-foot Figgy Stardust dropped leaves because:

Inadequate light: North corner is insufficient. Must be centered in front of unobstructed north window (or south/west with filter).
Watering: Water thoroughly when soil surface feels barely damp. Don't wait for a schedule.

Follow-Up: New Growth Browning = Recovery Stress

After correcting light/water, some new leaves may brown/curl—this is residual stress. Continue consistent care; healthy new growth will follow. Older leaves will keep dropping for weeks.

Key Rules

No repotting (nursery pot is fine).
No fertilizer until stable growth resumes.
Patience: recovery lags care changes by weeks.

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