![]() However, I also live in Michigan where we only have around 170 sunny days a year. Personally, my plant has done the best placed directly next to an east facing window and it gets direct sunlight all day long. Try to place your plant near (but not in) a south or west facing window that isn’t blocked or shaded. Now, we’ve talked about soil and watering, let’s move on to sunlight.įiddle leaf figs like a lot of natural direct sunlight. ![]() How Much Sun Should Fiddle Leaf Figs Get? Planters should generally be 2-3 inches in diameter larger than the plant root ball. On the other hand, using a pot that is too small won’t allow for root and plant growth. Using too large of a pot will not allow your plant to soak in water at the right level. Planting a small plant in a large pot in anticipation of its growth is a recipe for disaster. Plant in the right size container for the size of the plant.Pot in a planter with a drainage hole to avoid soggy, rotting roots.For the best outcome, lay the foundation for success with these tips. The most important factors in watering a fiddle leaf fig actually have less to do with the watering and more to do with proper planting! A poorly planted fiddle leaf fig will not take in water properly. ![]() ![]() Alternatively, you can take the guess work out with a simple plant moisture meter. You don’t want to tease the plant as adding only a little water at a time causes the roots to stall in growth since the water is above their tips.Ī great way to know when it’s time to water is by sticking your finger three inches into the top of the soil. ![]()
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