plants

Fidel

Ficus Lyrata

{ Fiddle-leaf fig; Banjo fig }

Fits in 25cm wide pots

Fits in 12.5cm wide pots

Fits in 35-50cm wide pots

£12.00 - £220.00

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All our plants are hand-delivered to ensure they keep their quality. We will always be here to offer you advice, and ensure you have everything you need after purchase to care for your plants. We won’t quibble about returns. Tell us within 72 hours of delivery - we’ll sort it.

About Fidel

Originally from western Africa, Fidel will help your space achieve a tropical look with his lyre-shaped leaves. Besides the aesthetic appeal of his glossy dark green leaves, Fidel makes for the perfect house plant as he is tough and can cope with less-than-perfect conditions.

Details

Our Fidels come in four sizes:
Plant height: 30-40cm; Pot Width: 12cm
Plant height: 80-90cm; Pot Width: 21cm
Plant height: 130-140cm; Pot Width: 34cm
Plant height: 170-180cm; Pot Width: 34cm

Our 80-90cm Fidel fits perfectly in our new 25cm plant stand!

Likes

Fidel thrives in tropical conditions: you can recreate these by placing him in bright, filtered light and misting him once in a while to increase the ambient humidity.

Dislikes

As much as Fidel likes humidity, he does not enjoy sitting in water as this could make him suffer from root rot.

Watering and feeding

The worst thing to do is over-water Fidel, so wait until the top inch of soil is dry before further watering. Fidel does not have a strong need for fertilizer, but feeding him with a diluted liquid fertiliser every month during growing season (Spring to Autumn) is preferred.

Health benefits

Fidel's broad leaves will help with air purification, elimination of dust and humidity control, thus helping you prevent health problems such as colds, sore throats and coughs.