Ficus Lyrata has huge, glossy, fiddle-shaped leaves with prominent veins. If you are looking for a Ficus with a difference, this one packs a punch with it’s amazing flamboyant foliage. Leaves are much larger than most other Ficus, growing up to 30cm long and 13cm wide with a fabulous violin-like shape. Leaves often have brown spotting and markings particularly on the underneaths.
Ficus lyrata are perfect for adding some serious, air-cleansing, greenery to your indoor living space.
blozem hints
Don’t adorn with dust! Keeping these big broad leaves dust-free will help your plant photosynthesize and grow.
Insufficient light or improper watering can also trigger leaf drop! Find a more suitable location and adjust your watering schedule. Your plant should quickly recover.
Light
Needs Bright, Filtered Light. Will rapidly deteriorate in dim lighting.
Watering
Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause brown spots and leaf drop.
Humidity
This Fig has no specific humidity requirements, although for an added boost, consider giving your plant an occasional misting.
Height & Growth Rate
Ficus lyrata is a relatively fast-growing plant which typically reaches an ultimate indoor height of 3 metres.
Air Purifying
This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.
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