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3 Reasons Why Your Fiddle Fig Leaves Are Wilting

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The main reason for a wilting fiddle fig is extremely dry soil, make sure you don’t give your plant too little water.

 

The best solution to solve this problem is to create a routine and water your fiddle fig at regular times: Add 1″ to 2″ of water above the dry soil, then let the water moisten the soil and your plant.

How to cure the diseases of a fiddle fig?

 

The fiddle fig is in general a very resistant plant, but maintenance errors can lead to certain diseases and thus to the arrival of parasites.

Falling leaves :

This can also be related to a change of location or pot.

It can also be due to a lack of light, in which case give it more light.

Fiddle fig loses its leaves when its roots are in the water.

It should quickly regain vigor.

 

Leaves that turn yellow :

It is often an attack of red spiders.

Simply treat with an organic acaricide sold in garden centers.

Avoid chemicals, especially indoors!

 

White pile on the leaves :

This is usually the result of mealy bugs to which the fiddle fig is very sensitive.

 

How to water a fiddle fig?

The fiddle fig is a tropical plant that needs a lot of water and its soil should never be completely dry. However, it is very important that the plant does not soak in water all the time either.

 

Water at least once a week, waiting for the soil to dry between waterings.

On the contrary, in winter, watering can be spaced a little further apart.

Don’t hesitate to spray water regularly on the foliage. This will improve the quality of the foliage and prevent the leaves from drying out, especially in winter when the heating is on full blast.

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How to care for a fiddle fig ?

This tropical plant fears the too dry atmosphere and will gain to receive a maximum of humidity to compensate for this lack.

 

It must be located in a luminous room, but should not be exposed to the sun.

It likes temperatures between 15 and 25°.

It should be watered when the soil is dry, but not abundantly and always with water at room temperature.

 

Moisture requirements :

In addition to the regular fogging of the leaves, the potted fiddle fig can be placed on a bed of 2-3 cm of clay beads which will be filled with water so that evaporation brings moisture to the leaves.

 

Exposure :

A good light without direct sun is appreciated.

The fiddle fig does not like to be moved and put in a draft.

If the leaves of your fiddle fig have some black or brown spots, question its exposure, it should not be too close to a window with strong sun exposure. It can also come from an interior that is too dry, spray the leaves and create a humid atmosphere with water bowls around it.

 

How do you know when a fiddle leaf fig is dying?

The best way to know if a fiddle fig is dead or not, is to look directly at the trunk. You just have to cut a small piece of bark, if the trunk underneath is green and wet, everything is ok, but if it’s rather brown and dry, in those cases your fiddle fig is probably dead.

 

Attention: The fiddle fig is detoxifying in an indoor environment, but the plant and its sap are very irritating and even considered poisonous to humans and animals. 

Therefore, protect small animals and young children. If you repot it or cut its leaves, wear gloves.

 

Summary:

The most common way to care for a fiddle fig with wilting leaves is to water it more regularly. The best way to do this is to create a watering routine by adding 1″ to 2″ of water above the dry soil, then allow the water to moisten.

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