A highly sought-after ornamental plant known for its large, glossy violin-shaped leaves and strong architectural form. Fiddle Leaf Fig makes an impressive indoor feature plant and can also be grown outdoors in warm, frost-free gardens.
Light requirement: Bright indirect light to full sun outdoors
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-drained premium potting mix rich in organic matter
Skill level: Moderate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 2–4m in containers, up to 15m in the landscape
Mature Width: 1.5–4m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Low
Wind Tolerant: Moderate in sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Deep glossy green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Large, typically 20–45cm long
A highly sought-after ornamental plant known for its large, glossy violin-shaped leaves and strong architectural form. Fiddle Leaf Fig makes an impressive indoor feature plant and can also be grown outdoors in warm, frost-free gardens.
Light requirement: Bright indirect light to full sun outdoors
Water requirement: Moderate
Watering frequency: Allow the top few centimetres of soil to dry between waterings
Soil: Well-drained premium potting mix rich in organic matter
Skill level: Moderate
Growth rate: Moderate
Suitable for container gardens: Yes
Mature Height: 2–4m in containers, up to 15m in the landscape
Mature Width: 1.5–4m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate once established
Frost Tolerant: Low
Wind Tolerant: Moderate in sheltered positions
Leaf colour: Deep glossy green
Leaf Variegation pattern: None
Size of leaf: Large, typically 20–45cm long
