Fidel

4.8 |27 Reviews

Fiddle-leaf fig

Ficus lyrata; Banjo fig; Ficus lyrata bambino

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  Most light conditions
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  Easy care

• Fidel likes...
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    Light watering

    He’s much thirstier in summer than winter. Check him once a week and water if the top two inches of his soil are dry.

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    Medium light

    Those big leaves like a lot of indirect rays, so put him somewhere bright, e.g. away from the window in a sunny room.

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    Humidity

    You’ll see the healthiest growth if you give his leaves a regular mist. He absorbs a lot of moisture through his leaves.

• Quick facts

  Botanical name

  Ficus lyrata

  Nickname

  Fiddle-leaf fig; Banjo fig; Ficus lyrata bambino (30-40cm)

  Plant type

  Evergreen tree; indoor

  Air purifying

  Yes

  Plant height (including pot)

  20-30cm; 100-110cm; 130-140cm

  Pet/baby safe

  Toxic if ingested

  Nursery pot size

  12cm; 21cm; 34cm

• About fiddle-leaf figs

  For more care advice about Fidel, check out our complete guide to fiddle-leaf fig care.

  We don’t believe in plants being fashionable - they’re all classics - but the fiddle-leaf fig is definitely having ‘a moment’. Its huge, fiddle-shaped leaves (hence the name) and the fact it can grow over six-feet tall means it has maximum impact in any room.

  You probably won’t be surprised to hear that it's originally from the rainforests of West Africa. You might be surprised to know that it frequently grows as an epiphyte, meaning it starts life in the branches of another tree. As it grows, it sends roots down to the ground, which wrap around the host and eventually strangle it. Quite fittingly dramatic for such a star plant.

  As a houseplant, it likes a spot with a nice medium level of light, so not shady but not harsh direct sun. Those big leaves like humidity, so give it a good squirt with a mister every few days. It will also appreciate a feed with liquid fertiliser once per month in spring and summer.

  Our large fiddle-leaf fig has three tall, mature stems in the same pot, as pictured. We also have a tree version, the ultimate fiddle-leaf fig.

  Did you know?

  In the wild, fiddle-leaf figs could grow as tall as 15 metres.

• Reviews
  4.8 |27 Reviews

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  Al Mani

  Great quality, minimum maintenance needed and looks great on daughter’s desk

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  Monish Bhandari

  Looks great and a focal point in the lounge

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  Rosie

  Beautiful plant and pot with care instructions provided

  

  Miss James

  Excellent quality, really carefully delivered. Love it!

  

  Kathleen

  Great little plant!

  

  Pablo

  Good quality

  

  Dragana Vukajlovic

  Excellent product and excellent service

  

  Lily

  Very happy with my plant 😊

  

  Al Mani

  Great quality, minimum maintenance needed and looks great on daughter’s desk

  

  

  Bernadette

  Even though fiddle-leaf figs are supposed to be hard work, I didn't have any trouble with Fidel whatsoever. The quality of the plants from Patch plant is great, it didn't even shed a leaf when I had to extend my trip away and didn't water it for 17 days. Makes a nice addition to anyones home

  

  LK

  GREAT quality! I got the small one and it fits perfectly on my mantle. I was fully expecting it to drop a few leaves while acclimating to its new home but it didn't lose a single one and looks super healthy

  

  SJPLondon

  Gorgeous plant. Bigger than I thought too. Love it!

  

  sophie 1

  Still alive!

  

  Katharine Caddick

  Love my new Fidel

  

  Nat

  This little fella is just gorgeous very well behaved and always looks very happy ♥️

  

  Susan Hayden

  Lovely clay pot for my fiddle leaf fig.

  

  Ellie

  Lovely plants

  

  Monish Bhandari

  Looks great and a focal point in the lounge

  

  

  Lydia

  It’s unusual looking but not spectacular, something different.

  

  Michelle

  Fidel is gorgeous but no kidding about being a fusspot. Mine lost all but the topmost leaf after 8 weeks, probably because I didn't have him in bright enough indirect light. However, I've kept caring for him and new leaves are growing out the top. I'll eventually pot him up into something larger to cover up the now-naked stem.

  

  Teresa

  Loving it!

  

  Emma

  Fidel is a classy little guy!

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