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Should I repot my fiddle leaf fig?

7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago

Hey plant lovers and pros!

I recently bought this FLF from another owner. She seems to have cared for it well, and even repotted in June. However, I am noticing some exposed roots and the soil she used seems to be retaining moisture for more than the desired watering period.

Question: Should I go ahead and repot her now or wait till next year? Tips on repotting and soil mix are welcome since this is my first FLF:) I would like to encourage growth!

Thanks!



Comments (14)

  • 7 years ago






  • 7 years ago

    I don't know the condition of the soil so I cannot know for sure. From what I know, I wouldn't repot it again since too much stress. It was recently repoted = stress. It changed house, location = stress. So I wouldn't aggravate the plant with another repot on top of that. If it is not something urgent, and it doesn't seem it is, let it settle, and ideally repot it next summer.

  • 7 years ago

    Also place it instead of the red stool, attached right under the window. Ideally under the sunniest window you have.

  • 7 years ago

    really? everything I've read says bright indirect light.. so I put it to the right of my east window.. Thanks for the potting advice... was leaning toward waiting for those reasons exactly... just didn't want it to struggle. Maybe it's a good idea to space my waterings further, although I hear they like small amounts at a regular time. What has been your experience? Or what do you recommend for watering?


  • 7 years ago
    last modified: 7 years ago

    The internet is full of misinformation. These plants grow and will do best under the most intense full sun.

    Sun through a window is filtered and not anywhere near as intense as it would be outside.

    The only issue you could ever have is the leaf getting too hot if you’re air is stangnent.

    If there’s a fan, or even a heat/ac vent in the same room, that’ll keep the air moving enough.

    It’s a bummer to see everyone coming here with the same “bright indirect” light thing. People misunderstand what that means so they stick it in a dark corner and the plant suffers.

    Bright, meaning right up in front of a window. Indirect means not outdoors in direct sunlight. Glass filters the sun, hence not direct.

    That’s only because the plants have been grown under a shade cloth. They can easily handle direct sun if acclimated.

    All Ficus should be in front of the brightest window in your house.

    whatmay seem bright or plenty of light to a human is nothing for a plant.

    Dont water in small amounts. Fully drench the soil till is coming out the drain holes so you’re flushing fertilizer and tap water salts from the soil. Don’t water on a a set schedule. Water only as the plant needs it. This is be different in the summer and winter.

  • 7 years ago
    Wow, thanks everyone! I have a huge south facing window that I’ll set it in.. it will get the most continuous sun there:) phew, glad I posted! It probably would have suffered where it’s at! Bummer though because now I’ll have to find something else that will grow as tall and look as beautiful in this empty space! Lol! Suggestions welcome!
  • 7 years ago

    A peace lily would probably do fine in that empty space. Not going to be a tall plant though.

  • 7 years ago

    yes. repot

  • 7 years ago

    Care clarify, Mike?

  • 7 years ago
    Here’s her new spot! In my south window.. just hoping my baby doesn’t love her too much! Thanks for all the advice!
  • 7 years ago

    The tree will be much happier in that space. Looks great there too.

  • 7 years ago
    Your plant is beautiful!! Where did you find the wonderful basket? Do you take it out of the basket to water it?
  • 7 years ago

    Great!! Thats what I'm talking about. Best spot!