Ficus benjamina
September 15, 2023
Janet Craig Cane
October 4, 2023
Ficus lyrata
What is the Ficus lyrata?
You have probably see the Ficus lyrata everywhere: commercials, pictures of celebrity homes, shows, movies, etc. Where there is something trendy you might find the Ficus lyrata, known as the Fiddle Leaf Fig. Its leaves are—surprise—shaped like fiddles and can even grow to the size of fiddles! You can find these growing in the rainforests of western Africa and even in Florida, where they can grow up to nearly 50 feet tall!
With this plant’s recent explosion in popularity many clients want this in their office spaces. While not a difficult plant, it has a reputation and needs to be placed in *just* the right environment to thrive.
Ficus lyrata Care Needs
Fiddle Leaf Fig care isn’t very difficult when you know what it likes and dislikes. Unlike some plants, the Fiddle Leaf Fig will not tolerate drafty or darker areas. This plant prefers warm and bright environments where they get at least 6 hours of direct sunlight a day and does not tolerate long periods of dry soil.
But don’t let this scare you off adding this gorgeous plant to your office space! Our team knows how to care for a Fiddle Leaf Fig so you can just sit back and enjoy.
Plants give us many health and mental benefits when they are at their healthiest.
Our plant guarantee provides you with peace of mind, as we ensure regular maintenance including watering and debris removal, utilization of organic pest control when needed, and regular quality control visits. When plants reach the end of their natural life cycle, your plants will be replaced free of charge!
Similar Plants to the Ficus lyrata
Ficus elastica
The Ficus lyrata tree belongs to the Ficus genus and you can’t go wrong with them! For a plant that is a bit easier to maintain, check out the Ficus benjamina. Ficus elastica, also known as a rubber tree is another easy plant with beautiful, dark leaves. You can also get the variegated Ficus elastica for a little more pizzaz!
