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Ficus lyrata (Fiddleleaf Fig)

Fiddleleaf figs is a large evergreen tree native to parts of western and central Africa. It is very often grown as a houseplant as it can withstand low light level. Ficus lyrata has a large large, thick, glossy green fiddle or lyre-shaped leaves. In warm locations, fiddleleaf fig tree becomes a large, spreading tree with aerial roots which quickly become small trunks and it will grow into a large shade tree. Inside it can remain as a manageable container size plant. Place fiddleleaf figs in areas of medium light inside and at least partial sun outdoors. Water only when dry. The roots of this fig tree species aren't as aggressive as other tropical figs.

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  • Horticulture Management
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  • French Name: Figuier lyre

    Pronunciation: FYE-kuss lye-RAY-tuh

  • Plant type: Tree

  • Origin: Tropical W & C Africa

  • Heat Zones: 7 to 15

    Hardiness Zones: 10 to 13

  • Uses: Bonsai, Espalier, Specimen, Indoor, Container, Shade, Street, Pollution Tolerant / Urban

  • Size/Shape

    Growth Rate: Moderate

    Tree Shape: Spreading

    Canopy Symmetry: Irregular

    Canopy Density: Medium

    Canopy Texture: Coarse

    Height at Maturity: 8 to 15 m

    Spread at Maturity: 8 to 10 meters

    Time to Ultimate Height: 10 to 20 Years

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  • Foliage

    Leaf Arrangement : Alternate

    Leaf Venation: Pinnate

    Leaf Persistance: Evergreen

    Leaf Type: Simple

    Leaf Blade: 20 - 30

    Leaf Shape: Obovate

    Leaf Margins: Undulate, Entire

    Leaf Texture: Glossy, Coarse

    Leaf Scent: No Fragance

    Color(growing season): Green

    Color(changing season): Green

  • Flower

  • Trunk

    Trunk Susceptibility to Breakage: Generally resists breakage

    Number of Trunks: Single Trunk

    Trunk esthetic Values: Not Showy

  • Fruit

    Fruit Type: Fleshy

    Fruit Showiness: No

    Fruit Size Range: 1.5 - 3

    Fruit Color: Green

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  • Tolerance

    Frost Tolerant: No

    Heat Tolerance: Yes

    Drought Tolerance: Yes

    Salt Tolerance: Good

  • Requirements

    Soil Ph Requirements: Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

    Water Requirements: Low

    Light Requirements: Full, Part

  • Management

    Invasive Potential: No

    Susceptibility to Pests and Diseases: Yes

    Pruning Requirements: Needed, to develop a strong structure

    Fruit/ Leaves/ Flowers litter: Yes

    Surface Rooting: No

    Life Span: 25-50 years

    Edible Parts: None

    Pests: Mites, Scales, Mealy-Bug

    Plant Propagation: Cutting, Layering

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