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Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig

Ficus Lyrata

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Overview

Ficus lyrata, commonly called Fiddle-leaf Fig, features large, glossy violin-shaped leaves that can reach up to 18 inches in length. As a tropical evergreen, it thrives in warm, humid climates and prefers bright, indirect sunlight. When mature, it can reach heights of up to 50 feet outdoors, but remains smaller indoors. This architectural plant demands well-draining soil and can be a dramatic addition to any landscape or interior space.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–10Type Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Tree
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — glossy violin-shaped leaves that can reach up to 18 inches in length; which indoors can reach, image 59
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — averaging 10 to 15 inches long and up to 10 inches wide; caution should be taken as the sap can be, image 65Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — deep green hue with prominent veining.<br><br>When integrating Ficus lyrata into landscape designs; as aFiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — deep green hue with prominent veining.<br><br>When integrating Ficus lyrata into landscape, image 66Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — making it a functional and elegant choice for residential or commercial landscapes; deep green hue withFiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — indirect sunlight and preferring consistently moist; its growth rate is moderate, image 51Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Regular dusting of the leaves is not only aesthetically pleasing but also promotes efficient, image 73+68

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen, Shrub, Tree
Family
Moraceae

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Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — glossy violin-shaped leaves that can reach up to 18 inches in length; which indoors can reach, image 59
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — averaging 10 to 15 inches long and up to 10 inches wide; caution should be taken as the sap can be, image 65
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — deep green hue with prominent veining.<br><br>When integrating Ficus lyrata into landscape designs; as a
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — deep green hue with prominent veining.<br><br>When integrating Ficus lyrata into landscape, image 66
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — making it a functional and elegant choice for residential or commercial landscapes; deep green hue with
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — indirect sunlight and preferring consistently moist; its growth rate is moderate, image 51
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Regular dusting of the leaves is not only aesthetically pleasing but also promotes efficient, image 73
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — well-draining soil to avoid root rot; broadleaf evergreen / shrub / tree for full or half or shade, image 71
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Its growth rate is moderate; is a striking and popular addition to interior landscapes, image 50
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — glossy violin-shaped leaves that can reach up to 18 inches in length; which indoors can reach anywhere between
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — When mature, it can reach heights of up to 50 feet outdoors, but remains smaller indoors
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — is a striking and popular addition to interior landscapes; indirect sunlight and preferring consistently moist
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — consider its vertical growth habit and potential height
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — which indoors can reach anywhere between 2 to 10 feet and rarely up to 15 feet if conditions are ideal; indoor
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — which indoors can reach anywhere between 2 to 10 feet and rarely up to 15 feet if conditions are, image 68
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Regular dusting of the leaves is not only aesthetically pleasing but also promotes efficient, image 35
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — architectural presence and violin-shaped; commonly called Fiddle-leaf Fig, image 63
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — well-draining soil to avoid root rot
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Regular dusting of the leaves is not only aesthetically pleasing but also promotes efficient photosynthesis
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — is a striking and popular addition to interior landscapes; indirect sunlight and preferring, image 62
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — indirect sunlight and preferring consistently moist; its growth rate is moderate
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — commonly called Fiddle-leaf Fig; when mature, it can reach heights of up to 50 feet outdoors, but remains
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Regular dusting of the leaves is not only aesthetically pleasing but also promotes efficient, image 54
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — which indoors can reach anywhere between 2 to 10 feet and rarely up to 15 feet if conditions are ideal
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