Learned quite a bit today. Every single leaf has been damaged and lower leaves fell off. Edema is caused by the frequency of watering rather than the amount you water, and FLFs should be thoroughly watered until they drain to allow all the roots to receive water. Hi Linda, as long as the 2-3ft you want to cut off is no more than around a third of the leaves on the FLF, it should be fine! It sounds like the pot you chose could be a little too big, which can sometimes cause problems as the soil will take longer to dry out. He didn’t get watered while I was gone. I just found your blog, so so helpful! At what point should I cut off a leaf, or notch. Notify me via e-mail if anyone answers my comment. There are two shoots. Hi my tree was moved during winter and all its leaves fell off .now its just a tall stem but its starting to grow leaves at base of trunk all the way down looks like there coming out of the dirt .do i need to prune the top because it looks dead or just leave it alone .theres 4 leaves on the bottom babys .about size of my hand the leaves are but the poor trunk is bare .help, Hi Kathy, sorry to hear the leaves have fallen off! Can you see roots at the bottom hole or does the plant look too big in proportion to the size of the pot? Make sure the roots don’t dry out when repotting! If you do water propagation, be careful with the roots when you transfer the cutting into soil, as roots that are grown in water are often more delicate. Thanks!! If the larger leaf is kind of dimpled, it could be a sign of low humidity as it developed. Hi! Is there anything else I can do?? Hi. Some people do prefer more branchy, bushy FLFs but if not, you could always use the branch cuttings to propagate a few more! I’ve heard its best to propagate with a piece that has a few leaves on it. The fiddle leaf fig is a type of houseplant from the ficus family. I’m ready to separate these bushes into single trees but I’m unsure if I need to get a smaller pot for them or the one I have is small enough. Pruning the larger branch may also help activate the smaller one to grow, or at least get them to look more even in the meantime while the smaller one catches up! Hi Emilly, please can you help me? This year they have a lot of new growth coming from the base and several taller stalks that are dried out and bare. Any tips for growing it taller? The more younger, greener trunk won’t be successful with notching so the plant does need to be at a certain maturity. Fortunately, I don’t think it’s likely that a web near the soil would be from spider mites. Spread newspapers on the floor and over furniture near the plant. Cheers Hi Ashley! There are now four very happy branches which currently feel pretty sturdy. I plan to move it indoors shortly, since our temps will dip into the mid-40s the next few nights. If it is damp in any way, wait til it dries out more before you water it again. My FLF is doing almost too well It is in tree form, but keeps growing its branches out, not up. Beautiful but beginning to bend as they reach less light above the upper part of my window. At the moment it’s healthy, but the leaves are small, sparse, and the trunk is quite thin. All pruning techniques are designed to encourage new growth These can be used on a fiddle leaf fig: Scoring – cutting into the cambium layer of the bark. I think you would be fine to separate it, this post has some info on going from a bush to a tree style. If you try to prune too much off it, it may go into shock or not recover. When I cut, I made sure to cut right around a node. Is it a bad idea to put it in a basket? Do you have any suggestions? I also had it in a great spot, but during the winter that spot turned out to be very drafty so I moved it. When a FLF is pruned, the main trunk will no longer grow; instead the branches will continue. In general, a good height for branching is around 4-5 feet, as it will then start to take on a standard ‘tree-like’ shape. I have only 1. There may not be much you can do now to change the shape. Keep in mind that the cut section isn’t wasted – you can always propagate your Fiddle Leaf Fig and get a whole new plant from it! It’s only possible to over water your FLF by watering too frequently (how much you give it doesn’t matter – as long as the pot has a drainage hole!). What can I do to encourage bigger leaves at the bottom? What is going on? I watered it with FLF fertilizers. For a bushier plant, cut stems wherever you want to promote branching. This will help prevent root rot. Check that its not in a draughty spot, and you could also try using a spray bottle to give it some moisture. Will the top leaves ever grow back in especially with spring right around the corner or should I consider the notching? Guess I’ll just work on being patient . Any tips?? Unfortunately, it is growing too big and one branch goes this way and the other branch goes the other way. If you keep having this problem, it could be to do with the soil type it’s planted in retaining water, and you could repot it with a chunkier/looser soil to allow for water drainage. Another possibility is to trim the brown spots off the leaves if it bothers you! Pls help… I wish that my FLF will grow and add some branches on top. On reading your blog I discovered that I shouldn’t have done this! They may become less noticeable as the plant matures. Thank you thank you! It wasn’t in great shape, but it was cheap so I’m hoping to revive it. Hey Allison, great question!! Is there anything I can do to promote growth below? If you prune off a larger piece, you can always cut it up into two or three pieces for propagation. I went on vacation for 10 days and I live in Phoenix where we’ve had a very hot summer but while I was gone we had some winter weather. FLFs don’t grow much in the cooler months, most growth occurs is Spring and Summer. Will another branch grow from the roots? How do I make a good enough estimate so that I don’t have to rush to a nursery to make an exchange for the correct sized pot? When the leaves grow bigger, the red dots disappear. Happy Growing , Hello Emily, Thanks for the help. I would love to get one for my living room. My trunk has always had a curve to it, so I’m wondering if these new branches would balance things out a bit. I think it would be ok to repot now, keeping in mind that a bigger pot will allow the tree to grow bigger altogether. Would two be too traumatic to the plant? Hi! Is there a way I can shape it, even if I can’t seperate all the stems? You may be able to check if the stem is dead by feeling if it is brittle and dry or still ‘bendable’ like live growth. This makes them somewhat challenging for the home grower, who is likely to have trouble duplicating these steamy conditions. Hi, I have a fiddle leaf fig that is several years old. All the best. I have the tree in a drainable pot and never have water come out of it. It can be a little scary or sad to chop off the height, but it really is a simple process and it’s actually good for plants Let me know if you have any other questions! If the spots were really bad I would remove the leaves so that the plant isn’t wasting energy on keeping those damaged leaves. . And is there a certain time of year that is better for that, or could I do it anytime? However if you can tell that a new leaf itself is growing out brown, it could have been affected by the repotting. I then left it in a sunny room and it sprouted! A shower is ideal. If your FLF has a cluster of stems that are very close together at soil level, this might be the case. You can always trim the branches or stake them up a bit straighter if they are too wide. Please help! , Hi! I’ve had my fiddle leaf Bush for about 5 years now, and while it’s grown taller, the leaves at the bottom of my bush kept falling off and don’t grow back. They look great and have beautiful color and are not droopy but they are not rigid like my other fiddle leaf leaves on my other plants. While there may not be any negative effects of doing two notches at a time, I would probably stick to one and see how it responds. When it fully comes in, can I trim the brown off of the leaf without hurting it? Check out the fertilizer I’ve linked in this post (affordable & VERY effective), or look for a fertilizer that has a NPK ratio of 9-3-6. Carol, Hi Carol, sounds like your FLF is quite tall! Thanks for this article! I know that probably needs to come out of the pot. When they stretch out their stem it is a sign they are looking for more light, and they end up with a weaker trunk. Otherwise they’ll still be creating energy for the plant and are worth keeping! A much better option is to buy a cheaper and smaller Fiddle Leaf Fig, and enjoy the process of caring and training the plant yourself. Those waif-like trunks with leafy foliage are quite eye-catching! I’m glad this post was helpful for you! My fiddle leaf is almost 5 ft now (after growing for 1 year) so I’d say it’s a very young teenager but I’m not sure what I can do to encourage growth on just one trunk. I prefer the bush to the tree but I’m seeing more info about the tree. There are two ways you can propagate – by planting the cutting straight into soil, or by placing the cutting in water for a few weeks or so, until roots start to grow. Thank you so much for your advice. If there’s no new growth by May, I would say there would be other issues such as lack of light or the temperature. I guess it depends on what you want your FLF to look like and how much you want to do to get it looking like that. If you don’t see anything, it’s possible that the holes are from past damage or from when the leaves were maturing. Hi! http://www.gardenweb.com/gardenweb/query/fiddle-leaf-fig You can definitely try notching on the bare side! Hey Paige! Hope that helps , How do you notch the tree? Hi, the new leaf coming in on my fig leaf tree has some brown around the leaf. All the best! Hi! Hey Carla, unfortunately leaves can’t grow back in the same spots, but that’s not to say it won’t keep growing upwards from there. My FLF has two branches where all leaves have fallen off and the branch appears to be dead. If they are rootbound (many roots circling the outer edge of the pot & water just flowing straight through the soil), they need to be repotted. Hey Amanda, you can give fertilizer any time of the year, normally just using less in winter (or less often). Thanks for your comment Anna Glad that these posts were helpful for you! ? Pruning any back may harm your FLF. Hi Philippa, sounds like a healthy FLF! All the best! Any tips would be much appreciated. The large and lovely leaves are at the top of the trunk. Of course not in direct sun. I’m hoping you might be able to help! I read through your articles and started to prune my fiddle fig to make it look fuller. Happy growing. Is it ok to cut those off? But, if this happens to you don’t give up on it. I am left with a 6.5′, nearly empty single stalk with two long branches. If you really don’t want it to branch, you can pinch off any extra stems that start to grow and leave just one main stem (whichever one appears to be leading and growing straightest would be best). It’s possible that there has been some soil loss from the pot if the roots are showing. I have recently purchased a baby Fiddle Leaf Fig myself and have scoured the interweb for the best info on how to grow and train the FLF into the shape you want. This is called propagating and is often done with plant cuttings. If it really bothers you, you could trim it off but I always prefer to leave all leaves on as they help provide the plant with nutrients. You could also try notching on the side you want to encourage more growth on. Cut back any branches that are growing too wide for your taste. It gets a lot of indoor sun but I have not been fertilizing, so I will try that too. I’ve actually come across quite a few similar situations. Or do you have any other suggestions. my FLF was doing great and growing lots of new leaves at the top during the summer. I’d appreciate any help and info. Spread newspapers on the floor and over furniture near the plant. If the plant is root-bound or getting too big for the pot, it would make sense to repot it. I have a very happy 3-trunked FLF which was probably 4 ft tall when I brought it home 2 years ago. To encourage bushier growth where the leaves grow closer together, see if you can move it to a place with more sunlight. I’ve been considering cutting down the branches and seeing what it will do (but then there would be essentially no leaves). Hey Lynn, sounds like your plants are doing well! The hydrogen peroxide will break down in the soil and won’t harm the plant. http://forums2.gardenweb.com/discussions/4234290/training-fiddle-leaf-fig-bush-into-a-tree All the best! Some benefits of pruning your fiddle may include: Space - In prime conditions, fiddle leaf figs can grow like crazy and you may notice your fiddle becoming “crowded”. Does the notch site need any special card after? A soil that is well-draining normally is a ‘chunky’ mix which allows water to run through the particles. Hey Aaron, sorry I just saw your comments! They may take a little trial and error to set up, but it should be able to keep your plant alive for the month. The only possible solution is to prune or notch the trunk to encourage your FLF to back-bud, which means dormant buds could grow into branches off the trunk. I have two FLF and they are both quote skinny with one trunk. I re-potted and nothing. Mine has grown about 2 foot in the past year, so if you’d like it to grow fast, the best things to do is provide the best living conditions for it- light, soil and water. Keep in mind its best to prune in Spring/Summer, and growth should slow in Autumn/Winter, so it you can leave it as it is (it won’t grow much during the cooler seasons) until its Spring/Summer, that would be ideal. You can also try staking it to help it stand straight. Now I sit and wait ? I’m wondering if this is normal or if they should be a nice light green color? Wonderful article! It will definitely still grow and branch from a bare trunk. My FLF has grown too tall… it’s growing horizontally and breaking off bits of the popcorn ceiling I planned to prune and propagate it this summer, but now that it’s October, is it too late? Thank you kindly! Should I try to look for “bad looking” roots and cut them? If you are watering only when the top two inches of soil is dry, its possible the edema is caused by the soil retaining too much water. And when making notches on the side of the trunk to encourage branching in a specific area, how deep should I notch into the trunk? Keep in mind they generally need to be in really healthy condition for them to have the energy required to branch, so make sure its getting lots of light and is spring or summer if you plan on pruning or notching . Fast forward, 3 weeks after, I am just happy that it’s leaves are no longer droopy, and were back up like how I originally purchased it, however, I feel like it will not grow new leaves, as the tip of the plant (where the new leaf should grow from) is completely dry. Either way, light is super key to growth and I think you could get away with giving it some morning direct sun (seeing as there’s not too many leaves that could burn) to help it on its way! Unfortunately the leaves won’t grow back where they were lost, but leaves should grow back from the top of the stalk in time. Staking can help it from leaning in the short term if its an issue. ?‍♀️ Is there something I can do to accelerate its drying? The first and most common method of growing stems on your Fiddle Leaf Fig plant is pruning. Either take the plant out of the basket when you water, or add in a pot plant dish / tray that the water can drain into. Keep in mind that as your FLF grows (they can get quite large), it may tend to appear more like a tree. I guess I expected it to have a smooth fork branching. If so, for how long? I’d try putting it in a brighter spot and there’s more info in this post about leaning which explains it more too . With all plants its best to wait for a growth season to apply any changes (you could still fertilise to keep it healthy though). Julie. Is there a way to confirm if this is from over watering, or root rot? Appreciate the help. Hi Miz, it would be fine to repot your FLF at this time of year but they do really only need to be repotted if they are root bound, as they do like to be snug in pots. So just be careful not to overwater. Most likely, its just waiting to warm up to Spring . Having only smaller leaves grow is probably a sign that your FLF is maybe lacking the energy it needs to produce full-size leaves. I would allow the soil to dry out (at least the top 1-2 inches) to discourage them. I had it near a window but it only received morning direct sunlight. Try to keep them intact as much as possible. Sometimes it’s best to work with a plant’s natural shape rather than change them to be exactly how we like, so I would say that any bends like that would just provide added interest! Remove any unhealthy leaves and branches. . Also, I’ve noticed that the ones that I want to grow as trees is not one straight trunk. . I have a 3ft FLF and it hasn’t grown much since I bought it. FLFs are known for having waif-like trunks, but if the trunk is too thin it won’t be able to hold up the leafy tree-top part like you want and will forever need to be staked or be leaning. So I must be doing something right. Can you prune off the uppermost leaves to keep the growth modest and the tree thick rather than with long spaces between leaves? 1week later i moved the 2 into bigger pots with fast draning soil. Thank you for all of your great advice on FLF’s! If you go straight to soil, try using cutting powder (can be found at nurseries) which helps new roots to grow. First of all, it had a big spur of growth a while ago and now has a cluster of leaves at the top but the stem has barely grown so the stem that is there is like an S shape with so many leaves coming out of the same area. Hope that helps! This could help it look a little more even. Make sure your FLF will still have the majority of its leaves left after pruning! But I think I might of reported it to a way too big pot. I have an 8 foot FLF that is looking healthy. Is it too late to do this? That’s a good question, I’d recommend looking up some forums for more specific details! Also, when I bought my fig it had two separate plants in the same container, and they’re ~5-6” apart. I just separated a bush type into 5 single pots. I usually leave instructions and get someone to come water my plants for me when we go away. In my opinion, removing the lower leaves is probably the last step to do. Some FLFs with multiple stems have been planted in the one pot, while others share a root system – it sounds like yours shared roots, which is why you would have had to cut them apart. Should this be removed? It’s now stabilized and sprouting a new leaf from the side branch. The spot it was in seemed very similar, and was doing well. I bought a small plant about a year ago. I just bought a FLF bush and it is in a temporary pot and needs replanting. Make sure they are getting enough light too! I had three questions please: (1) have a tree fiddle leaf that seems to have a fine and healthy trunk. Hey Michele, so glad the post was helpful! Its best to pick a pot that’s around 2-3 inches wider than it’s current pot – you don’t need to drastically upsize the pot as FLFs generally like to be more snug. The tree itself has two tall branches, and the only leaves are at the top- about 3 or 4 on each branch. As FLFs get older they can lose some of their lower leaves automatically as well. I was so excited! As it cools down it would have slowed or stopped growing, so being root bound won’t get any worse until you get the chance to repot anyway. Please help! One of which I never had trouble with but the other was in a pot that did not have enough drainage. They can sometimes occur if the soil stays damp for some time, so just make sure you are watering only when the top couple of inches of soil feel dry , Hi Emily, thank you for your lovely articles on FLF. Thanks! I’ve recently posted a more in-depth blog about encouraging a Fiddle Leaf Fig to branch. I’ve had my fiddle leave fig for about a year now and I love it dearly but it’s started to grow a bit strangely and I’m just wondering if you have any suggestions. My fiddle fig tree is totally dying, it has brown spots, some leafed are turning totally brown and falling and as soon as that happens the next leafs go through the same process, what should I do to save it. If the leaves are far apart on the stem, your FLF needs more sunlight. Some ways to achieve this is through pruning or notching – you can find more info in this post about branching Hope that helps! Should I cut it all back to give the new branch all the plant’s resources or will that shock it too much? If I can trim it how do I get it to root at the bottom? Either way they shouldn’t harm your FLF , Emily, thank you for the good advice! . Do you think this will work? We’re so disappointed. They don’t harm the leaves themselves but can cause damage to the plant by chewing on roots in the soil. My very small FLF trunk sprouted almost double it’s length in a matter of days and then 2 new leaves appeared but now there is a significant large gap between leaves, any suggestions? !’, Hey Melissa, if there’s still green leaves on the tree, there’s still hope! So, allow’s obtain a sharp pair of trimming shears in hand as well as find out just how to trim fiddle leaf fig. And then if you’re still having trouble I’d recommend having your plant outside for awhile. Hope that helps your FLF , Hi there, I have a tree about 8 ft high. It lost almost all of its leaves around last fall/winter but it continues to produce new leaves at the top. It is the same with one of my FLFs. My FLF has some leaves with brown tips. Hey Claudia, if its growing out of the trunk it sounds like it is a branch! It’s up to you to decide if you think it’s worth giving it a go, keeping in mind the potential damage and time it would take for each to recover. How to Prune Fiddle Leaf Figs. This is how they naturally reach the sunlight when growing from the bottom of forest floors. Hey Kristen, you can cut them off no problem. It’s best to notch when you know your plant will have reserves – around the time of summer solstice where the hours of light are the longest. Is it safe for me to trim them without harming the plant? You shouldn’t need to repot straight away, unless you can tell your FLF is bursting out of the container! And I noticed after a week from the time i bought it, most of the leaves are getting weak… what to do? For new growth to occur, FLFs need to have enough energy reserves to push out new growth. Now, two days later, my FLF is still drooping, and the top of the trunk has started to shrivel!!! Will this grow back or is there anything I can do to help him grow a little taller? I am wanting to notch the larger one to encourage branching. I obviously don’t want a pot with a hole at the bottom because the basket would get wet. Hope that helps! Hi Justin. What you will need is a set of sharp pruning shears. 3. If you start growing fiddle-leaf figs in containers, you’ll need to repot them every year. Founded in 2015, Dossier started as a place to record notes from Emily’s travels. He was getting brown leaves so I moved him to the office to more indirect light. If it has two stalks coming out of the dirt, it is most likely two plants that can be separated when repotting. The small cluster growing near the soil won’t have any harmful effect on the larger plant, so its up to you whether you’d like to remove it or let it grow! Whether you prune or pinch, your FLF should send out new growth from dormant buds where leaves meet the stem. ?? Notching may work to get a new branch, but most likely won’t get you the desired lush and bushy look if all the other branches are mostly bare. I am looking for some advice to keep my FLF alive! My FLF has one large branch that I would like to cut back but not remove. it’s great that you don’t have to waste the part you cut off as well, by propagating the cutting! I don’t love the idea of pruning the tallest branch and that stops it’s growth entirely. New offshoots from the bottom with leaves. And I hope your symptoms get better – hopefully you will be able to keep your tree , Dear Emily, My FLF is over 6 ft tall with a weak stem. Or am I better off cutting there and propagating a new plant? While it is tricky to figure out the exact cause of your FLF leaves turning brown and dropping, I would start by changing things one at a time. My FLF generally stops growing for around 4 months during the coldest part. Help….please! During the summer I pruned a small amount, learning later this was not the time to prune. Please help D: Hey Vanessa, it’s always best to water in a plant straight after repotting, to ensure the roots don’t dry out and allow the soil to settle in around the roots. Have you experienced any of this?? Hi Judy! Hi Frederica, sometimes its best to keep a cutting in water until roots start to develop, and then plant. If its growing out of the soil, this is quite normal too and is most likely an offshoot from the main plant. However, within the last 10 days there is new growth about 6-8″ from the bottom of the stem. You can wrap some tape or a bandage around the notch if you think the plant needs extra support staying upright. As long as its not too severe, it isn’t a major problem. The best thing to do is to leave it be in a bright spot to settle in and recover. My ficus is 12 feet tall and starting to bend at the top. :) Its a totally natural part of plant ownership. Thank you! Hope that helps. She sprouted 3 new leaves in December but even while sprouting new leaves most of her other leaves were dark green and starting to curl under. I have a tree form fiddle leaf and last summer I had it in a bad spot and lost a lot of lower leaves. Multiple new buds should start growing within a couple of weeks. ? Thanks so much, I think I will go with option one… and I will defo watch your video on propagating the top part, thanks! Photos taken today of the recently pruned fiddle leaf fig mentioned above. Built by Newcastle Creative Co. A post shared by Emily Connett – Dossier Blog (@dossierblog) on Mar 23, 2020 at 1:24am PDT. FLF’s will benefit most from a fertilizer with a NPK ratio as close to a 3:1:2 as possible, or go for this fertilizer which has the perfect ratio of nutrients for FLFs. Will the trunk correct itself and grow straight up by the time it reaches 4 – 6ft? 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