How to take care of the newly bought fiddle-leaf fig

1. How to deal with the newly bought fiddle-leaf fig

When you first buy the fiddle-leaf fig, don't rush to change the pot, as it has very high requirements for the environment in which it grows. Place it in a well-ventilated area with sufficient diffuse light. Be sure to allow it to adapt to the environment and try to buy mature seedlings with complete roots. When repotting, be sure not to damage the roots. It is very afraid of root injury. Once the roots are damaged, the survival rate will be greatly reduced, and it will easily fall off leaves and cause death.

2. Dealing with details in all aspects

1. Soil: The fiddle-leaf fig does not have high requirements for soil, but you cannot use any soil casually. If the soil is in good quality when you first buy it, you can continue to use it. Even if you change the pot, you must bring the soil with you. It is best to use relatively loose and fertile soil for planting. If the soil provided is too poor, be careful not to damage the roots when changing the soil.

2. Environment: When you first buy it, you need to provide it with a comfortable environment, preferably a relatively warm and humid place with gentle sunlight and good ventilation to allow it to adapt to the new environment. It is best if the daily average temperature is around 25℃, and the air humidity should not be too low. The minimum temperature in winter should not be lower than 10℃. If the temperature is too low, leaves will fall off.

3. Watering: Don’t water too much when you just buy it. Observe the dryness and wetness of the soil and don’t let the soil dry out. After adapting to the environment, you need to water it normally. Watering as soon as the plant is dry will meet the requirements. It is best to wipe the leaves with a wet towel regularly to increase the humidity of the leaves. Spraying less often can cause leaf spot problems if ventilation is poor.

4. Fertilization: Do not apply fertilizer when you just buy it. Wait until it resumes growing before starting to fertilize. When applying fertilizer, be sure to apply thin fertilizer frequently. Be careful not to apply too much fertilizer, as it may burn its roots. Use more well-rotted multi-element compound fertilizers to ensure that there is no lack of multiple elements and the plants grow better.