One of the 3 trunks isn’t growing as well (and not as pretty) as the other 2. And you can definitely propagate what you prune – more info on propagation here. It all comes down to preference, so which one are you branching out. You can pick yourself up one from Bunnings for around $20. Plants won’t always grow exactly how we’d like them to and sometimes embracing this can lead to a unique plant. Thanks, Hey Doug, I would say it would be fine to prune your FLF back to about 8′. They are very fun to grow and bring so much joy 🙂. Hi! It seems to be thriving now – but not in the way we had hoped. It has three branches and I really want just a tree-type. When you notch, if you don’t see any small new growth within a week, go over the notch again. But then there is also three more smaller trunks that aren’t as mature. I waited about 2 weeks to repot and it’s been in the same location (an easy facing window w white sheers) every since…I ignore her basically only watering about every 2 months and currently it is 6 feet tall and shows new growth weekly. After that, one side of FLF looked empty so i did notching to encourage to grow the new branch a month ago but nothing happened….. Now it seems like scar 🙁 Is there any tip for notching? It won’t stand up on its own and I have stakes holding it up. Hello, this is all so fascinating! It is a really fun plant to grow! I don’t think Fiddle Leafs are going anywhere but it’s fun to see how these trees add a completely different vibe to a room. Hey Chris. Or wait to see which one becomes more dominant -there’s not necessarily one answer for your situation 🙂 It’s possible that if you do prune one of them off, it will activate more buds that will grow into branches, so keep that in mind. Keep in mind that the branches will grow at the height you prune, so that may determine how much you want to prune off. This post will go into more detail on the subject and hopefully answer any questions you have. Hey Maryan, glad the blog could be helpful! My FLF is about 7ft tall and is one branch with leaves. Hello! Mine only has one stem, can I get another one and plant them in the same pot? Can I use those to propagate a new plant? What are your thoughts on tying the branches together at the bottom to keep them aligned as each trunk grows taller? This post was so helpful in fact I’m wondering because I just started using miracleGro plant food spikes 6-12-6 on my newly purchased baby FLF. I bought my FLF as a mature tree. I would say unless there’s signs that the plant is suffering from it, it isn’t necessary to repot. I read not to stake the plants. I am wondering, the lady who potted my plant recommended I bind the stems together to make them form a stem and trunk, but I can’t seem to find any information on this! Hey Michelle! If you are really after a single-trunk tree FLF look, you may be better off getting another FLF with a single stem that you can then more easily train into a tree style. Maybe you can help me, my FLF is doing great, the only thing, it’s getting really tall and starting to lean pretty bad. I have an 8 foot tall fiddle leave who has lost most of its leaves on top leaving exposed branches with no leaves on them. Wait until next spring risking that some of the smaller plants may get a bit shaded out. 🙂. I have a FLD plant and would really like to encourage it to grow into a tree and I’m well aware that it will take time 🙂 Thanks nonetheless for this post! While I don’t feel confident in my ability to separate them and re-pot, I still would like each trunk to grow straight-upwards and relatively close (grouped) together (i.e. I put it in a new spot out of the direct sun and it seems to be doing better now. There’s more info on branching here. Hope this helps you. There will always be some inevitable damage with separating them so that is something to consider and may cause a little bit of leaf loss too. Thanks, I’ll go out and add a few notches right now. Such as being near a draft or heater. Pot I purchased is 14”Hx17”W. It is possible to grow yours into a tree but you may need to assess further when you repot. Is there any way that I can turn this half tree-half bush into a thriving tree? Carefully separate the roots and replant them in multiple pots. If you don’t mind that, you can of course tie them together. Hi Anne, unfortunately if you trim the edges of the leaves, they won’t grow back! Hi Judy, you could rope the three branches together as an option. If you wanted to keep them, you could even try propagating them in water! About two years ago I found myself researching for fiddle leaf breeders - laugh if you will, but they were extremely hard to come by. The plant comes in two forms: a plant and a bush. Thanks! Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrate) and Spider Plant (Chlorophytum comosum) Both the Fiddle Leaf Fig and Spider Plant are mildly toxic to dogs and cats. You can google it to see what I mean… I haven’t done this myself and would assume that it would take a bit of work to continually braid as it grows, although the results look amazing. I water every Saturday 5 cups of water and there are no brown spots on any leaves. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. This is may be a silly with all the info online but I don’t know how to report or if I should. Keep in mind that there will always be some damage to the roots when you seperate them, because they will be so intertwined. It sounds strange but it does help! © Dossier Blog. Emily’s posts have been featured on popular travel websites as well as home & style sites such as Apartment Therapy. It must love its location and conditions 🙂 Well done, I hope your FLF continues to do well! Do I take one off? Thank you in advance for your help! Awhile back, we proclaimed the pothos as the new fiddle fig , and more recently, gave you seven reasons why the rubber tree plant was “next” , but I’m not convinced. Either small or large, rubber trees all take on a life and shape … Before giving up on your plant, try working your way through some easy fixes. With small ingestions of the plant material, there is a risk for mild gastrointestinal irritation. You can read it here. and do I cut off the branches with no leaves? Hi, I love following your site and Instagram. So for best results, the best thing to do is to make sure your FLF is getting enough light, water and nutrients through fertilizer. I’ve also found it has taught me more details on how to care for them, and I’d now feel confident I could get any size and shaped FLF thriving! It’s been so helpful. You’re only in danger of overwatering if it gets watered too often. I think when we take plants out of their natural climate its best to understand that they may just not grow as lush as if they were in a tropical rainforest! So what would you recommend me doing? If they’re small, it’s better to leave them on the plant! Is it better to leave those leaves for now if the spots are relatively small, or should I prune them off? http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/1465570/pruning-ficus-lyrata-to-branch I’ve read most of the comments about pruning and supporting growth but I’m still not sure how to go about getting a thicker “trunk” on my FLF. The braiding does look stunning too, as long as you can plant them without doing too much damage to the existing roots. Hi Sarah, splitting them or keeping them together is personal preference and it won’t harm the plant to keep them together. If its getting hit with dry air for extended times this could be a reason. Thanks for all the great info on FLF. (We don’t recommend spending hundreds of dollars on a large tree-shaped plant if this is your first fiddle!) growing and pruning your Fiddle Leaf Fig. Should it be just above a bud, just below one or doe it not matter? So glad this post was helpful for you 🙂. Its leathery leaves are thick and shiny. It lost a few leaves at first, but now is doing well in a sunny window and the smaller leaves on top are getting bigger. You must have the knack for FLFs! As the Fiddle Leaf grows, its lower leaves fall off, revealing a rough brown cracked-looking trunk. First and foremost, you have the best site on FLFs that I have seen, so thank you! Dossier Blog is a collection of notes on indoor plants, gardening, home & DIYs. Fiddle Leaf Fig Propagation Series PART 5 with Moody Blooms! If they are dead, you can cut them back to the point where there is sap (life) again. Ideas on that? So lets look at each one individually: Height. As the fiddle fad begins to become saturated, the next plant starting to turn up in our pots is the rubber tree plant. Because they are tropical rainforest plants, they don’t do too well in cold environments. Let me know in the comments if this was helpful or if you have anything else you’d like to know! The plant has multiple green stems coming up from the roots with small leaves beginning to grow. I use this method as some moisture meters can be unreliable. All the best! I just purchased my first FLF bush. Aw that’s great Janae! It is now approximately 8 feet tall. Two of the branches have dropped all leaves and have shriveled now. So frustrating! Hope those tips help! HI! I have a whole post with details on soil and repotting that you might find helpful! I have it in a window with very bright light and noticing brown spots on the edges outer part of leaves. If it is a single trunk with 5 branches, you shouldn’t have too much trouble pruning them back as long as you follow the ‘no more than a third’ pruning rule. The common name ‘fiddle leaf fig’ comes from the plant’s unusually shaped leaves, which resemble a fiddle. The ficus family, which includes the fiddle leaf, is full of other beautiful plants too, like this one—also called a rubber plant. We won't bombard your inbox, promise. Let me know if you have other questions. Hey Nichole, there’s definitely a few things you can do to help, depending on how you’d like your FLF to look! So lets look at each one individually: Fiddle Leaf Figs aren’t the fastest growing plants but you can speed up their growth by providing the right conditions for them. I got about 10 pots with leaves propagation that I have started in water and then placed them in pots. Will I ever be able to achieve the tree shape? Or will the trunk begin to form as it grows and then I can begin pruning smaller leaves off the lower portions, as you described? My question is can I transfer to larger pot? 2. Excessive leaf loss. Hi! 🙂. Powered by Shopify. Whatever you decide, try to imagine how you’d like the plant to look in the long run. Thanks for your help! I recently removed few leaved from my FLF because they had big hole or had big brown spot. There are many types of fig trees, ranging from the hardy Brown Turkey Fig to large jungle trees. Here are the main clues something has gone wrong and how to remedy them. Staking is great for short-term help but it doesn’t help the trunk to grow stronger or support itself. Your local nursery should be able to help with specifics! And I will be very thankful too of course! They aren’t huge plants… only about 2.5 feet. I do have a question and since you’re great at responding back, unlike others, I will ask you… I have a FLF bush with about 7 stems in it. I actually wrote a post on strengthening the trunk, and the tips in that post will help with thickening the trunk too. If you notice any pale looking leaves or see any brown spots on your plant, then you might need to move your fiddle leaf fig to a new location. I’m assuming to start braiding I’d need to cut off the lower leaves, correct? Hello! Another thing to do is to embrace the Y shape! This makes them somewhat challenging for the home grower, who is likely to have trouble duplicating these steamy conditions. Lastly, I saw huge improvements in my FLFs trunk when I started using a quality fertiliser. I guess I could stake it with a taller stake……… any other suggestions? I did notice it likes me to water it 2 or more times a week with a lot of water. Or will it be able to grow upwards from that spot later down the road? Overall the plant looks great.. besides few brown spots, but worried about the soil taking so long to dry out. Young stems are green, and will then slowly turn brown. For more general tips, see my post on growing and pruning your Fiddle Leaf Fig. Or will the plant go into shock? I have a FLF and it was doing well until I took it outside to give it a shower. Similarly, you can prune any unwanted branches, but just be aware of the affect it will have on the plant – don’t leave your plant too bare. FLF came in a pot that is 4”Hx6”W I thought the bush variety was a different plant than the tree, so I was happy to hear that it just takes time! This should help guide you on if or where to prune, keeping in mind that pruning generally does encourage branching. It’s grown about a foot since I bought it with at least 15 leaves since last August. Would love your input. There is a smaller variety called bambino, but the leaves are so teeny tiny you would know if that’s the variety you had ? So it’s good to be able to read your plant and water accordingly! Make sure your FLF is getting enough light or move it to a brighter location. Instead, it’s energy would be focused on rebuilding the roots. If you can’t wait that long, the easiest way to get a bare trunk is to pull the bottom leaves off, BUT – they will not grow back. I was wondering – throughout these 6 weeks can I try notching to encourage new branches? When you water, it’s best to fully soak the soil until the excess runs out the bottom. The explosive popularity of fiddle leaf fig trees—formally known as Ficus lyrata—is likely due to some combination of their speedy growth rates, attractive large leaves, and overall size and growers’ decisions and supply, Bullene says, though that doesn’t mean it’s the perfect house tree … It is native to western Africa, from Cameroon west to Sierra Leone, where it grows in lowland tropical rainforest. Thank you so much, that was exactly what i was looking for! Follow Emily on Instagram (@dossierblog) to stay up to date! I tried shaking them each day, but that made it worse. Hope that helps! Most of the leaves are small. I just scratched the top a little (where I pinched it) and there’s still sap coming out of it. I found this post while searching for an answer for my leaning branches. If there is, it sounds like it needs to be repotted! Let me know if you have any more questions 🙂. Do I need to wait until the spring to touch it? Did I kill the branch when I pinched that top bud? 🙂. 🙂. Got my first FLF 1 month ago. Let me know how you go! In my opinion the attribute that makes the FLF appear most like a tree is the removal of the lower leaves when it gets big enough. Hopefully you can help with this. Don’t tell anyone. From Wikipedia: Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the fiddle-leaf fig, is a species of flowering plant in the mulberry and fig family Moraceae.It is native to western Africa, from Cameroon west to Sierra Leone, where it grows in lowland tropical rainforest. Do this above a leaf node. The method for branching is the same no matter the variety, so I’m sure you will get branches on both plants. Summers can reach well over 95 deg and in the winters we drop down to the 40s. Hell!! If your FLF isn’t responding well to what you’re doing – change something! Let me know what you decide to do and how you go! So: water the plant fully until the excess drains. Hi, thanks for the info. Some people love it, some people can’t stand it, but either way, no one can stop talking about it. FLFs are quite resilient and I don’t think it would affect the rest of the plant. Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the fiddle-leaf fig, is a species of flowering plant in the mulberry and fig family Moraceae. My goal is to have one trunk grow into a tree with branches. Plants that are staked or tied generally rely on that for their support. Hi, I’ve done a lot of search but can’t seem to find the answer I need. It’s not very common, but I have seen FLFs where the trunk has been braided as it grows. Hi Joy, for any plant or FLF to respond to pruning or notching, it must have enough energy stored to produce new growth. This is because the plant generally has the most energy stored during this time and can therefore respond favourably to it. If you’ve done it correctly, some milky white sap will drip. Maybe you’ve found a smaller, bushy FLF to bring home. FLFs do like to be snug, so I would go with a pot that is no bigger than twice the size of a single pot, maybe even just 1.5 times. Potted Ficus Larata or Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Isolated on White. This particular FLF is about 5′ tall. A specially-formulated one will also help the leaves grow closer together and the trunk to thicken. You could also try nothing in several places, as not all notching will end up being successful. Pruning activates branches, so you should start to see some buds forming on the stem below where it was pruned 🙂. I think the branches are forked just under the soil, but I will try the stakes as you suggested to another commenter. If you can remove all the old dirt with some help from the hose you may be able to detangle the roots a bit better and cut cleanly any that can’t be detangled with clean, sharp cutters. 1. Be careful of removing too many leaves at once and leaving your FLF too bare. I have 2 FLFs and would be interested in experimenting with a shrub look on the other one. Required fields are marked *. On the other hand, fiddle leaf fig trees are single mature fiddle leaf figs. Its best to only go up one pot size at a time to help them grow better and prevent overwatering, so the pot you purchased sounds like it would be way too big for the plant at this stage. If you were to pinch or prune the top bud, this would stop the growth at that point. The repotting system you’ve used in the past (cactus soil, perlite & terracotta pot) I would say would be very well draining and the soil would dry out quickly, as terracotta sucks moisture out of the soil. The two plants are both perfect for indoors and are both aesthetically pleasing. This type of fig tree has been the recipient of the Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society. Each Has Its Own Unique Character. I don’t think I am strong enough to carry the tree outside and divide it. Hi Lerry, when repotting it is best to use soil that allows the plant to drain water easily – so go for a chunky mix or add in some small bark pieces. So my FLF is about 5 feet tall right now, and regularly puts out new growth (it just put out another round of leaves a couple weeks ago). Any other tips are welcome 🙏🏽. The Fiddle Leaf Fig or Ficus Lyrata is a popular addition to subtropical and tropical gardens as an ornamental bush or tree. Hi Chad, that’s amazing growth! Test the top 1-2 inches of soil is dry with your finger before watering fully again. Yellow leaves The pot came with about 12 very young Fiddle Leaf Fig plants, each has a separate stem but they are still green which I’m taking to mean they are really young. This may look like waiting until your FLF is growing again (a sign of health) before attempting to prune. If it all sounds a bit much, I would suggest to start with a new, smaller, singe-trunk FLF to get the lollipop shape you want and enjoy how much your original FLF has grown! I’m sure its best to start this process while the plant is still young. ? Plus they explain things better than my attempts: Hey Claire! Wow! I’m happy to share what I’ve learnt, especially since there can be a lot of misinformation out there! Hey Miah! You can do this if you are ok with the trimmed leaf staying that way. A bushy FLF generally occurs when there’s multiple trunks in the one pot – some FLFs are sold like this while others are sold as single trunks. Fiddle-leaf fig care includes adequate water, but the worst thing you can do to fiddle-leaf fig trees is to overwater them. If it is getting to big, pruning is a great way to chop some of the length off and it also encourages branching, which can give you more of that tree shape. If they are separate or even if you’re not quite sure, you should be able to separate them when repotting. The fiddle-leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) is a popular indoor specimen plant featuring very large, heavily veined, violin-shaped leaves that grow upright.These plants are native to tropical parts of Africa, where they thrive in very warm and wet conditions. If it takes a looong time for the excess to come out (or it doesn’t come out at all), the soil is possibly compacted and the plant could do with repotting. It is one plant though, not 2 or 3. FLFs love sunlight and I’ve found that it’s a major factor in getting them growing large and healthy 🙂 Just remember they do need to be acclimatized to any direct sun. I’m still not sure what I should do about my bush Fiddle leaf tree… Or would that damage the plant? I haven’t actually heard of this method of separating trees and am a little unsure of the reasoning behind cutting them in the pot and waiting. I have a FLF that is about 2 feet tall with 7 small(er) trunks. As your FLF matures you may find they eventually drop off, which one of mine has started doing. Hi! I’ve been reading up and appreciate all of your tips. I pinched the top bud (main trunk) of my FLF. Taking a while to dry out in this plastic pot with the type of soil Lowe’s used. I have mine on my patio. Yes, there was an issue with the image in the link but hopefully it will be fixed. My tree also needs repotted, can I do it all at the same time? I’m afraid the trunk won’t be strong enough if I cut them. It is now all the way to the ceiling and still giving off new leaves. Now patiently waiting for her to start branching out. I read a comment by someone who said that their FLF grew to 6’. But just to get roots may take 6-8 weeks, so as you can see, it may take a few months before you see any new growth. Overall, he’s very happy. Hey Alex, Spring is definitely the best time to encourage new growth & branches so I would wait til then before trying anything. That’s why it’s best to make changes to plants (such as notching or pruning) during the peak of the growing season (eg late Spring), which gives the best chance of seeing results. If the plant is otherwise healthy and growing, that’s the main thing 🙂. Thank you! Glad the post could be helpful. Thank u for the help 🙂. Hi there, FLFs are renowned for their thin trunks and are therefore prone to leaning! Weird! Hello, thanks for the information! The lower leaves provide support for the trunk and help it to grow strong, which is important for a tree-form as they are top-heavy and more prone to bending or tipping. Also how would you go about splitting them? The fiddle leaf fig’s leaves are large and dark in colour– glossy and leathery, with yellow veins. All the best! But Im not really good in planting and no green thumb as well, just trying my plants to stay long. Your email address will not be published. The Fiddle Leaf Fig is one of the most attractive, with large leaves that are shaped a little like the body of a violin.This evergreen tree will grow outdoors in any area free of frost, but everywhere else it makes a great houseplant, with a real personality. I would always let the lower leaves stay on as long as possible, regardless! Every time I top the FLF I only get 1 new branch instead of 2. A fiddle-leaf fig tree is even more finicky than you thought. Trending: Indoor Plants with Pink Foliage. I’ve got an amazing mature FLF tree, but I wondered as it only has leaves on the top third (it’s about 5ft tall)if I notch on a lower part of the trunk will it encourage lower leaves/new stems, or does it not work like that? Can I trim off these two large leaves just below the new growth? Do I cut them to save the tree? (the trunk should be tended to last out of these three components). If I was in your position I would probably try to take one or two out now with the roots, see how they go, and then decide to take the rest out now or later depending on the how the first one responds after a few weeks. Do you have any other questions about how to grow a Fiddle Leaf Fig from Bush to Tree? I would say the main steps for thickening the trunk is giving them lots of light and using a quality fertlizer. Hope that helps! Pruning will naturally promote new leaf growth and back-budding, which should result in bushier growth. If you have any more questions about brown spots on fiddle leaf fig leaves, black spots on fiddle leaf fig, fiddle leaf fig dropping leaves or other issues with these indoor trees, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below. My thoughts are either: I’ve seen great results except for a few dead leaves. All the best! With less leaves to support up top, it won’t be as bendy. It would seem as though the 10’s belong to the fiddle leaf fig.For a few years now, the fiddle leaf fig has been the ‘go to’ plant when it comes to interior design and décor. My Fig Tree is Dying: How to Save Your Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree. Pruning the tip tells the plant the that the main growth tip has been hindered and it needs to send out other shoots to survive. We’re talking, of course, about the fiddle leaf fig tree, the fashion-forward plant of the decade. For the soil, what kind of soil would you suggest if I repot it? The Best Faux Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree September 25, 2017 If you can’t tell by now, I am pretty obsessed with fiddle leaf fig trees and while I have been pretty darn successful at taking care of the live one in my living room, I ventured into the artificial territory with this one in my dining room. Taking the steps in this post will strengthen the trunks as well as help them grow straight, rather than leaning. Other than that, some time outside in the breeze and a good fertilizer should help with leaning. You’ve heard this before, but have you … Hey Kimberly, thanks so much – I’m always happy to help and reply to comments 🙂 It’s normal for the soil to be more wet/damp the further into the pot, and it will dry out first at the top. But just like trends roll through fashion and homewares, they also influence our greenery. See if you can read on the instructions how often it says to use or change them, and when their time is up then I think it would be fine to switch over 🙂. If you have multiple trunks in the one pot, you could try separating them when you repot. It keeps growing but the trunk does not support it. If the branches were next to each other, it could be possible that something external to the plant itself caused the loss! When multiple stems share the one root system, its riskier to separate them and may cause more harm to the plant if you do. Can I just lop off the longer branches? I’ve just bought another FLF with three stems in the pot, to grow bushy and lush. All the best! Seems nice and strong. If so, the branches are still alive and should regrow leaves from the top when ready. They often have their lower leaves trimmed off to reveal a slim trunk. Thanks in advance! Now is a great time to be fertilizing them (if you aren’t already) as a quality fertilizer will give it a nutrients boost. thank you for the helpful info! It … Hi Emily, Most fiddle leaf fig owners start out with a bush-shaped plant. By following this simple guide and utilizing our all-natural potting mixes, soil amendments, and fertilizers, you can keep your fig tree healthy (and Instagram-ready) all year round. You could remove the less dominant trunk, but this may be a little risky and there may always be that ‘kink’ in the spot where it was removed. The top is VERY sparse with 4 branches that have 1-7 leaves on them. If you’re new to using a fertilizer, read these tips first. My flf has a sturdy trunk with five branches. My question is do you think it’s possible to separate three the almost 5 foot trees at this point? It keeps sending out leaves from the top seems to be growing well. 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