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All about the Ficus Lyrata plant: care tips and more
What is the Ficus Lyrata?
The Ficus Lyrata is a plant with large, leathery leaves that have a narrow bottom and a wider end, which is why it is also called the 'Violin plant'. In nature, the plant can grow up to 20 meters high, with leaves of half a meter. The Ficus Lyrata does not branch very quickly and has strict growth requirements, which is why it only occurs in nature in West Africa. The plant is not much more vulnerable than other Ficus species, but because of its large leaves it is more noticeable if a leaf falls off or discolors.
Ficus Lyrata (Tobacco Plant) in brief
The Ficus Lyrata is a popular indoor plant because it is easy to maintain. It is an ideal plant for people who want a plant, but have no experience with plant maintenance. The Ficus Lyrata is also known as the tobacco plant or fiddle leaf plant. The plant originates from Africa.
Caring for the Ficus Lyrata
The Ficus Lyrata is an easy green houseplant that has only a few wishes. It likes indirect sunlight, but can also tolerate direct sunlight, such as at a south-facing window. The plant prefers moist soil, but cannot tolerate too much water, which can cause root rot.
Watering and feeding
When watering the Ficus Lyrata, it is better not to give too much water at once. It is better to give the Ficus Lyrata a little less water than too much. You can see from the leaves whether you are giving the plant too much or too little water. With too much water, the leaves will droop and turn yellow, with too little water, the leaves will turn brown and fall off at the same time. Feed the Ficus Lyrata once a month from March to October by adding universal houseplant food for green plants to the water in your watering can.
Light and warmth
Ficus Lyrata's need a lot of sunlight. The plants prefer a spot with at least 5 hours of direct sunlight per day. If the Tobacco Plant is too far from the window, the plant will drop its leaves. The Ficus Lyrata comes from a tropical climate and really does not like the cold.
Pruning and maintenance
Pruning or trimming the fiddlehead plant is not necessary, but if you think the plant is getting too big, you can cut off a branch with sharp pruning shears. The sap that is released during pruning can irritate the skin. Pruning is best done in the spring, because the Ficus Lyrata recovers from this the fastest. The Ficus Lyrata has thick, green, shiny leaves. The shape of the leaf is somewhat reminiscent of a fiddlehead.
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Ficus Lyrata cuttings
Propagating a Ficus Lyrata can be done easily with head cuttings. Cut the ends of a branch of about 10 centimeters with a maximum of two leaves and place it directly in the water. Keep the soil slightly moist. The Ficus Lyrata can also be propagated by seed, but this is less easy.
Flowers and fruits
The flowers of a Ficus Lyrata are hardly noticeable and the chance that a Ficus Lyrata will bloom in the living room is very small. With large Ficus Lyrata trees, the green figs are clearly visible.
Ficus Lyrata is going to bloom
In the living room, it is almost never the case that a Ficus Lyrata will flower. In nature, adult plants do flower, but the flowers are hardly noticeable.
Diseases and pests
The Ficus Lyrata is a strong plant and hardly suffers from diseases, but spider mites and scale insects can occur. The sap that comes from the stem and leaves can cause irritation on the skin and, if swallowed, can cause bumps on the skin. Brown spots on the leaf indicate that your plant is too wet. Crispy brown spots on the leaf, especially at the end of the leaves and along the edges, can indicate that your plant is not getting enough water.
Buy and repot Ficus Lyrata
The Ficus Lyrata has many roots, but can grow well in a modest pot. If you want the plant to grow even bigger, you can put it in a slightly larger pot with new soil after two years. When choosing a pot, it is best to choose a heavy pot, because the plant has a tendency to grow crooked. The Ficus Lyrata branched XXL is the perfect addition for any plant lover looking for a striking and impressive plant.
Ficus Lyrata branched XXL
This beautiful houseplant is not only large and green, but also easy to maintain and can be placed in almost any room. The Ficus Lyrata tree XL is a beautiful addition to your interior that also has an air purifying effect. The Ficus Lyrata branched XXL is an impressive houseplant of 200 cm high with large, glossy leaves that have the shape of a violin.
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