Ficus lyrata – HydroCare
The HydroCare version of Ficus Lyrata has huge, glossy, fiddle-shaped leaves with prominent veins. If you are looking for a Ficus with a difference, this one packs a punch with it’s amazing flamboyant foliage. Leaves are much larger than most other Ficus, growing up to 30cm long and 13cm wide with a fabulous violin-like shape. Leaves often have brown spotting and markings particularly on the underneaths.
Ficus lyrata are perfect for adding some serious, air-cleansing, greenery to your indoor living space.
Please note: some minor leave damage can occur during transit. These are fast growing plants, so simply remove the affected leaves at the base of the stem. This may also encourage the plant to develop new growth at this point.
HydroCare – Ficus lyrata – Fiddle Leaf Fig Care & Info Guide
Horty Hints
Don’t adorn with dust! Keeping these big broad leaves dust-free will help your plant photosynthesize and grow.
Insufficient light or improper watering can also trigger leaf drop! Find a more suitable location and adjust your watering schedule. Your plant should quickly recover.
Sticky latex will ooze from the ends of cut stems! This can be an irritant, so make sure to wash your hands afterwards.
Light
Ficus lyrata prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate some light shade and some direct (but not harsh or midday) morning or afternoon sun.
Watering
Keep an eye on the water meter. Water when the meter has been on minimum for 7 to 10 days. For more information, see our HydroCare set up guide.
Temperature
The Fiddle Leaf Fig prefers temperatures between 16-24°C. Avoid draughts as these can create undesirable temperature fluctuations.
Humidity
This Fig has no specific humidity requirements, although for an added boost, consider giving your plant an occasional misting.
Feed
Add a Hydroculture liquid feed every 2 to 3 waterings during the spring and summer months.
Height & Growth Rate
Ficus lyrata is a relatively fast-growing plant which typically reaches an ultimate indoor height of 3 metres.
Please note: each plant is unique so available heights are approximate and the plant you receive may vary by ±10%.
Toxicity
Considered poisonous due to the latex in the sap, therefore keep away from children and animals. Avoid this plant if you have a latex allergy. Contains allergens that may result in asthma symptoms.
Air Purifying
This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.
Origin
Ficus lyrata is native to Western Africa.
