Plant profile
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
Instagram-famous plant with large sculptural leaves.
Care snapshot
Light
Bright indirect light
Water
Every 7-10 days
Difficulty
Hard
Growth
Slow
Space
Large space, up to 300 cm
Typical cost
₹500-1500
Why it works
Good fit notes
Instagram famous
Care tip: Bright indirect light, don't move often
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Best for
Household fit
Safe enough for this home?
Ficus sap and foliage can irritate skin and mouth and are unsafe for pets that chew leaves.
Wear gloves when pruning; keep away from pets and toddlers.
Placement
Where it works best
India climate
What to watch
Buying check
Before you bring it home
Look for
- Choose upright plants with firm stems and no brown leaf edges.
- Buy smaller acclimated plants rather than stressed tall imports.
Avoid
- Brown patchy leaves
- Wobbly rootball
- Scale insects on stems
Plant personality
Useful traits
Fiddle-leaf fig dislikes frequent location changes.
Large leaves collect dust and need wiping.
Root rot and leaf drop are common after overwatering or low light.
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