Thank you so much for your info. I'm new to growing plants, so all this info is super helpful. Just thought it was interesting how all of those leaves are so small compared to other trees I've seen. Thank you again! :)

You might find this link provides a good launch pad for your growing odyssey.

Best luck!!

Al

I am curious, what characteristics about this fig show lack of vitality/strain/extreme stress? The trunk looks quite a bit thin from what i've seen in other mature figs, but that's it. I am curious because I have a young fig and can't tell if I am doing OK with it :p

Hi, Gabby. The tree shows severe chlorosis, which is usually associated with improper soil pH and/or nutritional deficiencies or toxicities - sometimes chronic over-watering.

The trunk and branches are extremely thin and weak. This means the better part of the tree's life has been spent producing barely enough food (plants produce their own food via photosynthesis) to ensure it remains viable.

The tendency for foliage to be concentrated immediately proximal (toward the roots) from apices (growing tips of branches) is symptomatic of severe root congestion.

The tree needs human intervention if it's to survive much longer.

Al

which mall is this plant from? this needs to be rescued!

..... not sure its plight is worthy of being elevated to 'crusade' status; but indubitably, it would benefit from a large dose of TLC.

Al

What do you guys think about this one?

Not a fan of the pot color sorry

LOL neither am I Mike :p it was either purple or bright orange. I'm on a limited budget over here!

Fiddle leaf figs can be chopped to the ground and will come back. Easy plants to grow, but do appreciate high light levels, fresh air, large containers.

In OP's original question regarding 'technique' -- I honestly don't think any special technique was used. That's how they tend to grow in lower light level situations and when they get pot-bound. They get leggy and drop lower leaves. Keep in mind these are tropical /sub tropical trees.