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 10–10

Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — glossy violin-shaped leaves that can reach up to 18 inches in length

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Moraceae

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Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — deep green hue with prominent veining.<br><br>When integrating Ficus lyrata into landscape, image 47

Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — consider its vertical growth habit and potential height, image 48

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) — well-draining soil to avoid root rot; broadleaf evergreen / shrub / tree for full or half or shade, image 52

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, image 55

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) — 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) — Regular dusting of the leaves is not only aesthetically pleasing but also promotes efficient, image 54

Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — As a tropical evergreen, it thrives in warm, humid climates and prefers bright, indirect sunlight, image 60

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 58

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) — is a striking and popular addition to interior landscapes; indirect sunlight and preferring, image 62

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) — The leaves are its hallmark; averaging 10 to 15 inches long and up to 10 inches wide, image 64

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) — 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) — consider its vertical growth habit and potential height, image 67

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) — 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) — Regular dusting of the leaves is not only aesthetically pleasing but also promotes efficient, image 73

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 72

Fiddle-Leaf Fig, Banjo-Leaf Fig (Ficus Lyrata) — indirect sunlight and preferring consistently moist; its growth rate is moderate, image 70

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

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