Hi there, I have a few questions regarding my small 2ft fiddle leaf.

1. Can you see the slight yellowing if the bottom two leaves in my first image? Is that normal due to growth from the top? I read somewhere that when you have new growth, the older leaves die off to save energy for the new ones. Is that the case here or am I overwatering? One leaf from the bottom already fell off (see pic)

2. Do new leaves only grow from top or top and bottom?

3. When is the best time of year to notch?

Thanks in advance for everyone’s help!!