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Large violin-shaped leaves on a statement tree. Sensitive to sudden changes in position, light, and temperature. Water when top 2 cm of soil is dry; avoid cold windows in winter.
Attract Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs, Lacewings, Hoverflies, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check β plant African MarigoldGood, French MarigoldGood and Belgian EndiveGood nearby.Water: Medium Β· Height: 200 cm Β· Soil: Well-draining, fertile β sensitive to overwatering and cold draughts
Fiddle Leaf Fig is usually grown from cuttings rather than seed. Take a healthy stem cutting, remove the lower leaves, and root it in moist, free-draining compost.
Pilea peperomioides
houseplantShares Fiddle Leaf Fig's vulnerability to mites β same companion strategies apply
Chlorophytum comosum
houseplantThrives in the same partial sun, moderate water conditions as Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus benjamina L.
houseplantSame mites challenge as Fiddle Leaf Fig β similar protective companions help
Phalaenopsis Γ hybrida
houseplantThrives in the same partial sun conditions as Fiddle Leaf Fig
These three thrive alongside Fiddle Leaf Fig β and alongside each other.
