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Fiddle Leaf Fig soil and repotting
A rich, structured mix that drains well under a tall plant.
Fiddle leaf figs drop leaves when roots sit wet, but they also need enough organic matter to feed big leaves. A mix that is mostly potting soil, opened up with bark and perlite, gets that balance right.
Repot every 1 to 2 years while young, then top-dress with fresh mix once trees get too heavy to move.
- Soil pH
- 6.0 to 7.0
- Best pot
- Heavy ceramic or terracotta, with a hole
- Repot
- Every 1 to 2 years
- Dries in
- 7 to 10 days
Fiddle Leaf Fig soil, repotting and drainage guides
Useful for every plant
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