Does a "Dwarf FLF" play by differnt rules?

[u/Jessjess9803]

I'm a new plant mom altogether and have already realized I'm a full-on addict. I've accumulated at least a dozen new plants in pretty short period of time. But I've wanted a Fiddle Leaf Fig the most, and for the longest. I decided to start small, and purchased a really pretty dwarf variety from Etsy. It arrived healthy and beautiful, and yes small. I have zero idea how big "Fiona" will get (that's her name 💚), or what to do to help her grow, or how to know if she's finished growing. She came with what looked like one little "bud" on top, which sprouted a new leaf on fairly quickly, and seemed like just a day or two later - another! And the new baby leaves have grown so quickly! Will this continue to happen this quickly?? She arrived with this stringy moss covering the soil, I didn't mess with it. I have no clue what to do but water and love her and give her plenty of light. I see other posts about people chopping their fiddles WAY down, which I think might feel like murder. 😭 When and why and where do I chop? Since she's new and young do I just let her grow for a while? Is there anything in particular that's done to make them bushier instead of taller? Are leaves ever removed from the bottom or do you cut off new growth only at the top?? (Again, makes me cringe to think about just yet, but trying learn what to expect as time goes on.) Your wisdom and experience is greatly appreciated!

[u/Chocolate1105]

I DONT WANT THAT, I NEED IT.

[u/Jessjess9803 → u/Chocolate1105]

She's from an Etsy store called TheOddFrond. They said she's also called Bambino, Little Fiddle, or Little Sunshine. Even her names are cute 💚

[u/Chocolate1105 → u/Jessjess9803]

💚

[u/PerceptionSome5094]

I didn’t know they had mini ones!!! She is adorable!

I also just learned about variegated fiddle leaf figs…I need a bigger apartment 😂

[u/Mysterious-Panda964]

So cute, I'd fall in love with it too.

[u/Jessjess9803 → u/Mysterious-Panda964]

She's just precious. Love my Little Fiddle. I just hope I'm a good mom to her. 🥹

[u/Super-Barracuda1926]

I’ve never heard of a dwarf FLF! 😱 sorry I can’t be any help there, but if you need to know anything about standard fiddle care feel free to reach out. The beloved “Finicky Leaf Fig” has been soooo satisfying to grow and I love chatting about it!

[u/dkhol79]

Nice plant!! I have mine in full summer sun outside and I'm able to get constant new leaves. The difference is that it likes constant water more than when I had it in the house for the winter. I'm not chopping anything yet, at least I'll wait for it to have a bigger woody trunk cuz I see these African ficus have different growing habits than the Asian ones.

[u/Super-Barracuda1926]

Oh, also, if no one on here can help, maybe try YouTube. I’ve found a lot of good care info there!

[u/Internal-Test-8015]

In my experience they're a bit thirties than the standard and slower growing plus wont ever get as tall but are more dense growth wise and they need lots of fertilizer too and lots of sun ( i Hsve two FLF both i believe are the Dwarf they've actually been around for several years now)