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Fiddle leaf leaves dropping

8 years ago

last modified: 8 years ago

Hello!

I recently brought a fiddle leaf fig tree. I haven’t watered her since getting her home, it’s been maybe 10 days. The top inch of soil is dry but underneath that there is still moisture. I’m terrified of overwatering it as that’s how my last one went down hill. I noticed that she’s dropped two leaves since getting her here, but in the last 5 days or so, not right away. Any advice is welcome. Is it time to water, should I just give her time to adjust? I just really want to do the best for her!

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dirtguy50 SW MO z6a
8 years ago
Try the house plants forum. They are very helpful with house plants. This forum is about edible figs so they would be a much better place to ask. Good luck.
Claire Akin
8 years ago
This post about using a moisture meter may be of help to you and your Fiddle Leaf Fig tree. How to Use a Moisture Meter for your Fiddle Leaf Fig
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