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Ficus Fiddle leaf fig
Ficus Fiddle leaf fig
A Fiddle Leaf Fig in a 17cm pot, with big, glossy, violin-shaped leaves.
- Moderate care
- Bright indirect light
- When slightly dry
- Keep away from pets and kids
- 17cm grow pot
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Ficus Fiddle leaf fig
R 300.00
About this plant
About this plant
Ficus Fiddle leaf fig
Also known as Ficus Lyrata
Requires bright indirect sunlight and works well close to a North or South facing window.
Let the soil dry out slightly between watering. Never let the plant sit in soggy soil.
Enjoys humidity between 30-60%
Note: Keep out of reach of children and and pets. Toxic
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description.
Note: Stem length indicated above is a guide to the estimated length rather than an exact length that you will receive.
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
Big violin-shaped leaves
Ficus lyrata · also known as Fiddle leaf fig, banjo fig
Native to West and Central Africa
A popular indoor tree with large, glossy leaves shaped like a violin. It rewards a bright, steady spot with big new leaves.
- A Fiddle Leaf Fig in a 17cm grow pot, ready to grow into a statement indoor tree.
- Large, glossy, violin-shaped leaves with bold veins.
- Clear routine: bright indirect light and water when the soil is slightly dry.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Bright indirect light, close to a north-facing window behind a sheer curtain or a bright south-facing one. Once it's happy, try not to move it.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Bright, indirect
- Water
- When slightly dry
- Humidity
- 30 to 60%
- Temperature
- 15 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Rich, free-draining
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Moderate, tree-like
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in bright indirect light and leave it there to settle.
- Let the soil dry out slightly between waterings.
- Never let it sit in soggy soil or a full saucer.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Brown spots spreading from the edgeUsually overwatering. Let the soil dry slightly and empty the saucer.
- Leaves droppingA move, a draught or too little light. Keep it in one bright spot.
- Leaning towards the windowTurn the pot a quarter turn every few weeks.
Questions
Good to know
How big is the plant?
How big is the plant?
A plant in a 17cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
Why does it drop a leaf after arriving?
Why does it drop a leaf after arriving?
It may react to the move. Keep it in bright, steady light and it will settle.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
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