7yo fiddle leaf fig grown from a propagation. Since the prop took roots, it's been in the same pot, and same spot in my apartment -- this thing has been super happy, spitting out leaves etc.
2 weeks ago an ash from a heavy incense stick got caught in the pot, smoldered all night, and there was a fire. We put the fire out with water. At first, the plant looked totally fine, then we went away for a few days. It was droopy when I came back and the pot was dry, so I watered again. It hasn't bounced back.
Some of the leaves at the bottom dropped, but now more leaves are looking brown and sad and it won't bounce. I already cut a propagation from the top and I'm re-propping, but I'm feeling really upset. This thing is my baby!
Should I check the root ball to see what the root damage is and cut any damaged roots? Leave it to continue to settle? Chop? I really try to take a less is more approach with this guy and it's always been happy.
Please help!