Ficus 001
General:
Prefers bright indirect light
Prefers aerated and well-draining potting mix
Toxic to humans and pets
Watering:
Water when first inch of potting mix is dry
Water thoroughly until potting mix is saturated
Fully drain excess water
Other:
Raise humidity by grouping with other plants or using a pebble tray
Fertilize lightly in spring and summer
Re-pot as needed in spring or summer
TIMELINE
Sep 20/20: I wasn’t planning to purchase any more plants this year, but I spied this little darling when I was shopping for supplies, and I couldn’t resist. This is a Ficus lyrata, also known as a fiddle-leaf fig. This variety is all the rage among plant enthusiasts, but I’ve never been too interested because it’s normally grown as a tree and we don’t have room for that. Then, I found this Ficus lyrata dwarf plant at a great price! It’s a sweet tabletop size that’s perfect for our tiny condo, so I figured I would bring it home to see what all the fuss is about. I’ve read that this plant is a bit finicky. Fingers crossed it will survive.
Sep 20/20: Ficus 001.
Sep 20/20: The leaves are quite beautiful and striking.
Oct 12/20: I’ve watered Ficus 001 once since bringing it home and it seems to be doing well. It hasn’t grown much so I may read up a bit more on this one.
Jun 19/21: Ficus 001 looks pretty much the same as the day I got it. A few of the smaller lower leaves have dropped off.
Jun 15/22: Ficus 001 finally started growing some new leaves and once they start coming out, they grow FAST. This is a lovely plant.
Jun 15/22: Ficus 001 has grown noticeably taller!