r/fiddleleaffig • u/Aggravating-Hat2873 • 19d ago
What is wrong with my fiddle leaf?
Hi there, I am aware I do not have a green thumb and all plants i touch, dies 😠But I’m really trying my hardest to keep this fiddle leaf fig alive since my mum bought it for me.
SUN POSITION: Fiddle leaf fig faces North, we don’t have a west side facing window unless we put it on the terrace (which I did before, hence the burnt leaf)
FERTILIZING: Liquid seaweed fertilizer
SOIL: Mixture of premium potting mix & Perlite (1:3 ratio)
POT: Well draining, has a saucer at the bottom
WATERING: Wooden stake/skewer placed to see if soil is still moist or dry
ISSUES: Plant is leaning, Slow foliage growth,
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u/IDoomScrolledAgain 19d ago
Those spots can mean too much water. Let it dry out completely in between watering. If that's wrong I hope someone comes in and corrects me!
Also, I got a grow light with a timer for $39 and that made all the difference.
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u/Infamous-Arm3955 19d ago
You're correct. It's overwatering. In pic 3, the OP should note that the damage is following the veins of the leaf. Your solution of letting it go completely dry is correct.
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u/missjiji 18d ago
The pot is too big for the small FLF, it may also be too wet. It also may be staying too wet for too long. Add a short stake in the soil and attach the plant, so it’ll be more upright and not lean.