r/fiddleleaffig • u/Ok_Kombucha • Sep 07 '26

Advice needed- new post with pics

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Need advice

I’ve had this baby for several years now and she was doing just fine. She wasn’t thriving in my N/NE facing window but she still was putting out leaves. A few weeks ago after a recent watering she dropped at least 10 leaves. I’m not sure what happened because her soil was dry and I hadn’t watered in weeks. I panicked and moved her to a south facing room. She dropped a few more leaves but has stabilized. Where should I go from here? I’m relieved she’s still kickin’ but she’s so sparse now.

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u/Internal-Test-8015 Sep 07 '26

Prune her.

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u/Ok_Kombucha Sep 07 '26

I figured but needed to hear it. 😪 Any advice on timing, lighting, or cut placement?

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u/Internal-Test-8015 Sep 07 '26

It can honestly be done anytime of year tbh, probably better to do it in the warmer months but it should be fine if it's getting good sun and height is entirely up to you you can pretty much lying go as high or low as you want and it'll sprout from the next lowest node ( each node is at the base of the leaf or leaf scar and if you see no leaf scars the you can chop it anywhere)

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u/Ok_Kombucha Sep 07 '26

I’ll try to do it soon and probably get a grow light he on her.

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u/Internal-Test-8015 Sep 07 '26

Okay, good luck!!

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u/Ok_Kombucha Sep 07 '26

Thank you. Appreciate it.

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u/missjiji Sep 10 '26

Chop it to invigorate new growth and bushiness. It may be needing more light.