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Sunburned Fiddle Leaf Fig: Hard Prune in Spring for Bushy Recovery

Wait until spring. Cut 6-foot stems back by half to two-thirds. Place in full sun. Remove all leaves. New sun-acclimated foliage will emerge in 3 weeks. Fertilize weekly with Miracle-Gro. Prune throughout summer for shape.

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