Few people can resist the lure of a fiddle leaf fig’s beauty (Ficus lyrata). They assist in making a giant, striking houseplant with their enormous, deep green leaves that have noticeable veins and just a fiddle-like “waist.”
Western African lowland rain forests are the natural habitat of fiddle leaf figs. The frequency of repotting fiddle leaf figs is a topic of contention. Choose the one that best fits you after reading up on them.
Magic Fiddle Leaf Fig
The fiddle leaf fig appears to have gained popularity recently. This gorgeous houseplant had been around for a while, but it was suddenly on everyone’s “must-have” list. It is a gorgeous plant that may reach a height of 6 feet (2 meters) and serves as the center of attention in any space.
Tropical woods are the fiddle leaf’s natural habitat, and they need a bright space without a lot of direct sunshine. Additionally, it favors soil with rapid drainage and high humidity. This focus may quickly have root problems in soggy soil, but with the right cultural care, it will quickly reach specimen height.
Repotting a Fiddle Leaf Fig
Regarding repotting a fiddle leaf fig, experts have differing opinions. Some people advise repotting the plant every year until it becomes too huge. Some sources advise repotting most plants, including the fiddlehead, every two years. Others assert, however, that certain plants prefer to be root-bound and do not need as frequent transplantation.
Are fiddle leaf figs root bound in their favor? It is true. Therefore, you should not transplant fiddle leaf figs based on the date. Wait until several roots are poking out of the container’s drain holes or emerging above the soil’s surface.
How to Repot a Fiddle Leaf Fig
Plan to take action in the spring if a fiddle leaf fig has to be repotted. Purchase a container a little bit larger than the one the Ficus is presently growing in since too much space results in more water being used than the plant can tolerate. The new pot must have plenty of drainage holes on the bottom rather than the sides. It is OK to put this draining pot in an attractive container without drainage holes; just remember to take it out before watering.
Although most houseplants outgrow their pots in two years or less, some do not mind becoming root-bound. Repot the plant into a bigger container that will not hold more water than it can require. The new pot should still be able to accommodate the root ball rather snugly.
How do you do it? Turn the container over, then carefully pry the pot from the root ball. Examine the roots closely and remove any that seem unhealthy or dead. Replant the fiddle leaf fig after carefully dividing the surviving roots in fresh, wet potting soil. Ensure the rootball’s top is at the same level as in the previous pot.