One of the best and most interesting houseplants, the fiddle leaf fig, grows perfectly in tropical areas. The leaves, which are dark green and brown-orange in color, droop gracefully when they are bent to the side. Most varieties come in a large variety of colors. In the southern United States, these plants are known as the purple heart or the bloodroot. Their leaves are alternate and pendulous, with some being very hairy while others are smooth and flat.
Because of their drooping leaves: the fiddle leaf fig is an excellent plant to have in your home. You can grow them from cuttings, which is the easiest way, or you can grow them from seed. When growing from seed, keep in mind that you should put the plant in a warm sunny location in order to get the most growth and use fertilizer regularly. Make sure you water the plants thoroughly when it starts to go into overwatering, and then do not over-fertilize again until the plant has regained its water source.
As for the common causes of fiddle leaf fig leaves drooping, the most common cause is overwatering:
This can be prevented by placing a saucer on the pot that contains the plant, covering the saucer with a plastic bag or tarp.
Always use something heavy to keep the pot upright, and never let the pot sit on the ground around trees or on ledges.
Another common cause of the leaves dropping off is the failure of the plant to gain enough water or the lack of nutrients.
Some experts recommend giving the plant an extra dose of fertilizer; however, if the problem is due to a lack of nutrients.
The leaves might still droop despite the extra nutrients. In this case, you might want to add some liquid fertilizer to the pot.
One other possible reason for the leaves to droop: is when the roots are getting too much water. In this case, you should try to increase the humidity (the relative humidity) of the area where the fiddle is located. The relative humidity is a measurement of how much water the plant and its roots will need to survive. You can determine your indoor humidity using a hygrometer.
If you see leaves that look like they’re about to drop off – you probably don’t have a humidifier in your home. In addition, if your indoor humidity is high (more than 60%) you might want to consider spraying the tree with water just before transplanting it. There are also high-humidity environments where leaf wilting doesn’t occur.
