Fiddle Leaf Fig: Repotting and Outdoor Care in Florida

Don't Repot a New Plant

A newly acquired fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is adapting to its environment. Repotting now stresses the roots. Instead, place the nursery pot inside a decorative cachepot and cover with Spanish moss.

Outdoor Placement in Florida

If kept outside, the plant must be in full shade at all times. Temperatures should stay below 85°F with a breeze, or below 80°F without. Indoor light near a sunny window is ideal; outdoor sun is too intense.

Watering Caution

Ensure no water collects in the cachepot. Water only when the top quarter of soil feels dry.

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