Click to read full detail here. In this way, why is my fiddle leaf fig leaning?
Because most of our beloved FLFs live inside, they don't get a chance to strengthen their trunks with air flow. This can eventually lead to a leaning Fiddle Leaf Fig through the weight of their enormous leaves. FLFs naturally grow larger and larger leaves higher up, which adds to their top-heavy nature.
Similarly, can I cut the top off my fiddle leaf fig? Fiddle leaf figs either have bare or leaf-covered stems or trunks. If you're angling for a more tree-like look, your fiddle leaf fig pruning will involve removing the older lower leaves on the trunk, provided you have healthy growth happening on top of your plant.
In this way, should you stake a fiddle leaf fig?
Occasionally, fiddle leaf fig trees do grow tall but still fail to stand on their own. So many images of this stunning plant are spoiled by the presence of a prop or stake to hold it up. So for a young fiddle leaf fig plant, I remove the stake, and separate a few of the leaves to locate the slim stem.
Do fiddle leaf figs like to be root bound?
Fiddle Leaf Figs are jungle dwellers that like rich, well-drained soil. We recommend E.B. Check the bottom of the pot to see if the roots are growing out of the drainage holes or gently pull the plant from its pot and look for roots that grow in a dense circle.
