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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

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) — Indoor gardeners value this plant for both its grand scale and its ability to purify the air, image 55
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — When mature, it can reach heights of up to 50 feet outdoors, but remains smaller indoors, image 61
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — is a striking and popular addition to interior landscapes
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — making it a functional and elegant choice for residential or commercial landscapes; deep green hue, image 56
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — deep green hue with prominent veining.<br><br>When integrating Ficus lyrata into landscape designs
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Its growth rate is moderate
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — As a tropical evergreen, it thrives in warm, humid climates and prefers bright, indirect sunlight
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 46
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — As a tropical evergreen, it thrives in warm, humid climates and prefers bright, indirect sunlight, image 41
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub / tree for full or half or shade
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — consider its vertical growth habit and potential height, image 29
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — When mature, it can reach heights of up to 50 feet outdoors, but remains smaller indoors, image 42
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — broadleaf evergreen / shrub / tree for full or half or shade; regular dusting of the leaves is not, image 57
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Indoor gardeners value this plant for both its grand scale and its ability to purify the air; glossy
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Caution should be taken as the sap can be irritating to skin and is toxic if ingested; hence; the, image 53
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Indoor gardeners value this plant for both its grand scale and its ability to purify the air
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — consider its vertical growth habit and potential height, image 67
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 49
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — Caution should be taken as the sap can be irritating to skin and is toxic if ingested; hence
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
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — commonly called Fiddle-leaf Fig
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 irritating
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, image 39
Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — deep green hue with prominent veining.<br><br>When integrating Ficus lyrata into landscape, image 47
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