Growing guide · House
Ficus lyrata
How to grow Fiddle-leaf Fig.
Dramatic, but worth it.
Size3–6 ft indoors
ShowLeaves the size of a tennis racket
Lightbright-indirect
ZonesIndoors anywhere
Good atLooking good
PetsKeep away from nibblers
Yes, it has a reputation.
It wants bright light, a spot it can keep, and for you to stop moving it. Give it those three and it is the best-looking plant in the room.
Care
Why we stock it: Every design magazine is right about this one. They just leave out the care part.