How often to water a fiddle leaf fig
Ficus lyrata
About every 1 to 2 weeks, when the top 1 to 2 inches of soil are dry.
Fiddle leaf figs like routine: steady light, steady watering, and not too much of either. A thorough drink once the top of the soil dries out suits most of them.
Fiddle leaf fig schedule
Water
- Spring and summer
- About every 7 to 10 days
- Fall and winter
- About every 10 to 14 days
Feed
- Spring and summer
- Monthly, balanced liquid feed at half strength
- Fall and winter
- None
Check the soil first. Water only when it is as dry as this guide says.
How to tell it is time to water
Check the top 1 to 2 inches of soil. When dry, water until it drains, and never leave the pot standing in water.
Signs of overwatering
- Dark brown spots in the middle of leaves
- Lower leaves dropping
- Soil that stays wet between waterings
Signs of underwatering
- Crispy, light brown leaf edges
- Droopy, soft leaves
- Leaves dropping after a long dry spell
Light and pot
- Light
- Bright, filtered light close to a window. It dislikes being moved, and a big change in light changes how fast it drinks.
- Pot and soil
- A pot with a drainage hole, sized only slightly larger than the root ball, with a well-draining mix.
- Pets
- Listed by the ASPCA as toxic to cats and dogs. Keep it out of reach.
This schedule is general guidance for a healthy indoor plant. Light, temperature, humidity, pot size and soil all change how fast it dries out, so check the soil before you water and adjust.