Statement Plant :: The Fiddle Leaf Fig

There is nothing more beautiful than plants inside the home to add life and a hit of green. My favorite plants for inside the home are almost always large flat leafed plants, as they add a certain majestic feel to a room.

A little while ago I stumbled across the below image in Elle Decor, an ultra glamorous Ficus Lyrata, or more commonly known as a Fiddle Leaf Fig. These chunky leafed beauties certainly don't need to be as large as the one below to make a statement. I've come across images of these on bedside tables and they seem to fit just perfectly bedside, and just quietly... I may even prefer this to a bunch of peonies beside me when I awake from slumber!

Originating in West Africa these leathery leafed plants are a variety of fig tree, yet grown perfectly indoors with little watering required... As you can imagine, growing in West Africa - these plants don't mind a dry spell!

Here are a couple of tips below on how to show your Fiddle Fig the love it deserves.

• The first and best tip I can give is to only water a little when it's leaves begin to wilt slightly. 
• Don't place near heaters or drafts.
• They grow quite slowly, however if pruning will encourage branching and bushiness.
•  To encourage a more "tree like" form prune the plant at a desirable height while the plant is still fairly young. I'll suggest you do this in early spring before the new growth forms.
• And lastly, Trim the roots every year or two. When the Fiddle Leaf Figs roots grow in a small container they have little room to grow and end up wrapping around the base of the container or growing out the bottom of the pot!

And now, a little inspiration on how to use your Fiddle Leaf Fig to get the best impact in your room.