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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) — The leaves are its hallmark; averaging 10 to 15 inches long and up to 10 inches wide
Ficus Lyrata
Ficus Lyrata

Photograph: Forest and Kim Starr, CC BY 3.0 us · source

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