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Fiddle-leaf fig

Ficus lyrata

Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the fiddle-leaf fig, banjo fig, fiddle-leaved fig tree, lyre leaf fig tree, or lyre-leaved fig tree, is a species of plant in the mulberry and fig family Moraceae. It is native to western Africa, but is cultivated around the world as an ornamental plant. It has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit.

Fiddle-leaf fig

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What Orabee watches for on your fiddle-leaf fig.

Each target is sourced from horticultural guidance, quoted in full so you can see exactly where the numbers come from.

  • Light

    Bright indirect; tolerates some direct sun

    It thrives in bright, indirect light and can tolerate some direct sunlight.

    From Wikipedia: Ficus lyrata

  • Cold hardiness

    Down to 10 °C (50 °F)

    It is hardy down to 10 °C (50 °F), so specimens may be placed outside during warm periods.

    From Wikipedia: Ficus lyrata

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Wikipedia’s care notes for fiddle-leaf fig.

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Cultivation

It is widely grown outdoors in tropical regions, and also as a decorative species indoors in Europe and North America. During the 2010s, it became increasingly popular as a houseplant and interior design feature. It is a popular ornamental tree in subtropical and tropical gardens, and is also grown as a houseplant in temperate areas, where it usually stays shorter and fails to flower or fruit.

Plant facts

Scientific name
Ficus lyrata
Common name
Fiddle-leaf fig
Good to know
Tropical

Care guidance from Wikipedia, released under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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