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Fiddle Leaf Ficus (Fig)

By drdawg
April 27, 2016

There always seems to be a lot of interest in and questions asked me about growing Fiddle Leaf Ficus as a houseplant. Along with questions, there is also a lot of confusion as to exactly what sort of houseplant the Fiddle Leaf actually is.

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Apr 30, 2016 10:13 AM CST
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Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
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Thank you for this article Ken. How timely it is as I recently obtained a Fiddle Leaf Fig myself. I have a notoriously black thumb when it comes to houseplants. I was quite worried about it staying in the same pot for an extended length of time but your article has allayed my fears on that score. I was also concerned about how often I might be able to trim it and your article addressed that as well.
I feel much more confident about the future health of my fiddle leaf fig now. Smiling
I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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Apr 30, 2016 12:05 PM CST
Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
Bromeliad Vegetable Grower Region: United States of America Tropicals Plumerias Orchids
Region: Mississippi Master Gardener: Mississippi Hummingbirder Cat Lover Composter Seller of Garden Stuff
I tip my hat to you. I am glad I was of help, Ann.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

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Apr 30, 2016 12:27 PM CST
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Name: Ann ~Heat zn 9, Sunset
North Fl. (Zone 8b)
Garden Sages Region: Ukraine Native Plants and Wildflowers Xeriscape Organic Gardener I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database!
Garden Ideas: Master Level Butterflies Charter ATP Member Plant Identifier Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Dog Lover
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I am a strong believer in the simple fact is that what matters in this life is how we treat others. I think that's what living is all about. Not what I've done in my life but how I've treated others. ~~ Sharon Brown
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Apr 30, 2016 4:29 PM CST
Name: Frenchy
Falls Church, VA (Zone 7b)
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Hi Ken, I read your Fiddle Leaf Fig article earlier this week. I really enjoyed it and it was very helpful Hurray!
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Apr 30, 2016 4:34 PM CST
Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
Bromeliad Vegetable Grower Region: United States of America Tropicals Plumerias Orchids
Region: Mississippi Master Gardener: Mississippi Hummingbirder Cat Lover Composter Seller of Garden Stuff
I tip my hat to you. Frenchy
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.
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May 8, 2016 11:29 AM CST
Name: kate genereux
Vt. (Zone 4b)
Hi Ken, my fiddle leaf is finally growing a bit. Took me a while to figure where it was happiest. As far as water, what is your recomendation for when and fertilizing?

Thanks,
Kate
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May 8, 2016 12:26 PM CST
Name: Ken Ramsey
Vero Beach, FL (Zone 10a)
Bromeliad Vegetable Grower Region: United States of America Tropicals Plumerias Orchids
Region: Mississippi Master Gardener: Mississippi Hummingbirder Cat Lover Composter Seller of Garden Stuff
Welcome! @kateg. I sent you a T-Mail.
drdawg (Dr. Kenneth Ramsey)

The reason it's so hard to lose weight when you get up in age is because your body and your fat have become good friends.
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