Category: Fruits

Healthy Fiddle Leaf Fig leaves don’t have holes in them. If you notice any holes, this is an indication that you should inspect your plant and try and determine the cause of the issue. Should I remove spotted leaves from fiddle leaf fig? Remove the affected leaves and make sure your plant has adequate light. […]

To treat the grubs that cause lawn damage you can apply an insecticide, like Sevin, to the lawn and then water the lawn to get the insecticide into the soil; or you can apply Bacillus thuringiensis or milky spore to the soil to kill the June bug grubs. What can I spray on my fig […]

Lack of humidity If your fig isn’t getting enough humidity, your little buds can stick to themselves and tear as they grow. These holes won’t repair as the leaves reach maturity, so it’s important to make sure those baby buds get plenty of humidity. Why are my fiddle leaf fig leaves growing with holes? There […]

Fig trees are best protected with a physical barrier like netting or bags on figs. These techniques will make it physically impossible for birds to eat your fig crop. Do figs need to be netted? When it’s time to harvest your figs, you don’t have to untie the bag on the tree to remove the […]

Placing bird netting over your entire plant is a good way to protect ripening fruit. Simply drape the netting over the tree. Then, secure the netting in place by tying it to the branches and/or trunk with soft string or twist ties. Do figs need to be netted? When it’s time to harvest your figs, […]

The tree should be sprayed with copper fungicide at weekly intervals for three applications. Pick off infected leaves on the plant and on the ground to minimize infection. Fig trees should be in a sunny, dry location with good air circulation. Water the tree in the morning only, and not too heavily. Is Epsom salt […]

Watering a Fiddle Leaf Fig So when you water at home, it’s best to soak the plant’s soil until dripping, then let it dry out completely between waterings. You can do this one of two ways. Take the plant outside or to the bathtub, water it and let it drip for an hour or two, […]

By a show of leaves, it was like many people, pretending to have fruit which was not there. It was like the Pharisees who professed to be very religious, but whose lives were fruitless. Therefore, Christ cursed the fig tree as an object lesson to all not to be hypocritical.” Why does God curse the […]

Medication interactions Both fresh and dried figs contain a high level of vitamin K. People taking blood-thinning medications such as warfarin need to keep the vitamin K levels in their diet consistent, so they may wish to avoid figs. What fruits should you avoid if you are on blood thinners? Grapefruit and other citrus fruits […]

Fiddle leaf fig plants are beautiful – but finicky. Sometimes it seems like you can sneeze at them and their leaves fall off. However, yellowing leaves are a warning sign from the plant that something is going wrong. It’s your chance to fix it and make it happy again to keep your plant alive! Should […]

Fig insect pests Stem borer. Fruit flies. Mealybug. Coccid. Leaf roller. Fig moth. Thrips. Scale. What is eating my fig? Beetles, earwigs, fruit flies, scales, nematodes and spider mites may attack fig trees, reports UC IPM Online. Tiny leafspots, chewed foliage and stunted growth may be the result of insect infestations. Do figs have a […]

The top few inches of soil in the pot should be dry before giving it more water. You can check the moisture level by sticking your finger one to two inches into the dirt. If it feels damp or moist, that means it is too soon to give your plant more water. It should feel […]

Like other oils and leaf shine products, olive oil will make the leaves on your fiddle leaf fig look glossy and shiny, but it comes with a risk. Oils can block the pores on the leaves and prevent them from breathing. If you choose to use olive oil on your fiddle leaf fig leaves, dilute […]

Ficus lyrata, commonly called the fiddle-leaf fig, is a perfect indoor specimen plant. The plant features very large, heavily veined, and violin-shaped leaves that grow upright on a tall plant. Where should a fiddle-leaf fig be placed in a home? Light. Fiddle Leaf Figs should be placed in front of a window that will receive […]

Keep your tree away from vents, space heaters, and drafts, and provide a humidifier or pebble tray to provide some extra humidity, especially if you live in a dry climate. Give your tree a shower every once in a while and make sure to mist your new leaf buds so they can grow out healthy, […]

Unlike other plants that can tolerate both low light and bright light environments (looking at you, monsteras!), the fiddle-leaf fig will have none of that. It needs to be put in a spot that has a lot of bright, indirect light. It also needs a few hours of direct sunlight every day. Can fig trees […]

The treatment is similar to treating root rot: you’ll want to make sure your plant’s roots dry out between waterings and that it’s getting plenty of sun. If the damage is not severe, cut off all of the leaves with brown spots and repot your plant with fresh, sterile soil in a container with good […]

Rust is a common fig disease in the South and there is really no cure for it. The only way to stop the rust is to remove the infected leaves and destroy them. Since your plant is so young and all of the leaves are infected, you could possibly lose the plant, before it has […]

Neem oil is an excellent option for treating and preventing pests on Fiddle Leaf Figs. It’s safe to use at home and effective against a wide range of insects. Be sure to keep your Fig out of direct sun after treating it with neem oil, as plants are sensitive to sunlight after a neem oil […]

7 to 8 hours. Fig trees need as much direct sunlight as possible to grow quality fruits. Mature plants require a minimum of 7 to 8 hours of sunlight per day. A fig tree can tolerate partial shade, but full shade and indirect sunlight are terrible for these fruit trees. How much light does a […]