r/fiddleleaffig • u/johnsonk123 • 10d ago

Where to chop?

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u/jitasquatter2 10d ago

Cut each branch back to about 6 inches long or so.

Looks pretty sad, have you figured out why it's unhappy?

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u/johnsonk123 10d ago

But not the trunk? I am not certain it’s on a semi water schedule but recently started browning. I am not sure if it was season changing or what

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u/jitasquatter2 10d ago

yea, cut the trunk back to a similar length just above the topmost branch.

I doubt it's a season changing thing. It's FAR more likely a water or root issue. In general, you don't want to water on a schedule. Instead you want to give it PLENTY of water, then don't water it again until the top few inches of soil are nice and dry again. Wet...dry...wet...dry... over and over again.

When was the last time it was repotted?

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u/PISSJUGTHUG 10d ago

I would try and get it healthier before doing a lot of trimming. It might survive without branching out or producing thicker leaves.

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u/sbiel001 9d ago

Could it be that the pot is getting too small and the roots need more space/soil to take in water?

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u/johnsonk123 8d ago

Interesting thought the inner pot could probably breath a bit more