Fiddle Leaf Fig - The Ultimate Guide | The Plant Doctor | Apartment Therapy
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- čas přidán 14. 07. 2024
- In this episode of The Plant Doctor, Hilton Carter gives us the ULTIMATE guide to caring for your Fiddle Leaf Fig. Hilton covers everything you need to know, from naming your plant (pro tip: always give it a name) to what to do when you first bring your baby plant home from the nursery. After this comprehensive plant tutorial, you will be the best plant parent on the block.
0:00 Introduction
1:24 Characteristics of Fiddle leaf figs
2:23 Do's & Don't's
2:46 Lighting for Fiddle leaf figs
3:23 How to track its growth process
4:21 Watering
6:08 Brown spot indicators
7:26 Edema: New growth
8:00 Repotting
9:15 Pruning & Cleaning
9:56 How to humidify properly
10:22 Promoting new growth
11:34 How to branch properly
12:47 Wrap-up
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The background music is SOOOOOO loud! I can barely hear anything you’re saying
Music in background is so annoying, struggled to hear him
Yeah...its annoying....I initially thought my phone has some issues...arg
just wanted to say the same thing
If you are trying to teach us something , please turn down that annoying music !!
It’s not that bad, concentrate a bit harder. Fuck me
Wear headphones! Please, don't let the "loud music" keep you from watching this video. So.much.information you don't want to miss. Wearing headphones helped me hearing his voice abundantly better than when I tried to watch on my computer. Thank you so much for the great advice! 🧡
You were so right...once Can you get past the first minute or so the music gets better and more tolerable.
I can’t !
Running to get my headphones
It will burst my headphones at that volume
I hear very well
Thank you!! My fiddle leaf fig lost all but one leaf when I first bought him and with your guidance he's now a proud owner of 8 leaves and thriving!
My plant secretly put this video in my recommendations 🙌🏿
Thank you for the good info!
Hilton, I love the images and your advice. I think it would be great to edit the music out. It was very distracting.
Or at least quieter music
I was gonna say the same thing!
Andrea Anderson, PhD loved the music, edit was great! ✌🏾
Sometimes its an editing issue. It probably sounded ok on his end before uploading it
Agreeee
“I love how unique they all are... that’s why I have five-“ that’s too accurate 😂
I'm the same way but with cacti lol I love cacti so I have 3
FINALLY SOMEONE WHO CAN EXPLAIN PLANT CONDITIONS WITH VISUALS. Thank you!
I'm on my third fiddle leaf fig plant and have had this one for about two years with zero leaf growth. I panicked previously when I tried repotting it and several of the leaves went yellow and dropped off. After watching this video last week I felt courageous enough to try repotting it again and watered it thoroughly and gave it some fertilizer - now after only a few days it's growing a new leaf! Thanks for this amazing video and helping me finally understand this plant!!
A black king giving plant advice? Here for it!
Awesome tips. I kept moving mine. I freaked out like you knew. Lolol. Also the explanation of different colors of browns and reds and their location was amazing. Best comprehensive video I've seen (of many). I'm a fan!!!
Such a nurturing attitude behind this video!!! It inspired me to keep my fiddle nice and happy and I’m excited to say my plant has been a part of my life for many months now. Thank you for making this!
Thank you for this! People kept saying not to over water my fiddle fig plant, so I stopped watering her, but the brown spots kept forming. After watching your video, I started water her more often and now new leaves are sprouting! Super helpful. :)
Background music is too high. Either that or you aren't mic'ed loud enough. Just letting you know
This was the most comprehensive plant care video I have seen EVER!! Nicely done 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
My husband who knows nothing at all about plants tried to be nice and surprise me with one of these. He didn't know what it was but he thought it looked cool. I could immediately tell something was wrong with it so I whisked it outside and depotted it. The soil was chock full of tiny little white spiders and the leaves had tons of edema. I blasted every grain of soil off with the hose, power-washed the leaves, wiped each one top and bottom with Neem oil, and put in some fresh sterile soil. I just knew it wasn't going to make it. Three months later it's thriving and I've grown to love it so much.
I would never have picked it myself but you're right about their character. It's become one of my favorites now and I look forward to propagating it when it grows a bit taller so I can have more than one.
Of all fiddle care videos, this is the best explanation given.
Ooh, I'm totally going to try that last tip about notching! I have a fiddle leaf totally thriving in it's South and West exposure.
Thank you for ACTUALLY showing the notching!! I have watched other videos and they only tell you how and I know it seems self explanatory but I was always afraid to hurt my baby. Thanks!
This was AMAZING! Not only did I learn so much about my beautiful fiddle, Hank, (specifically the edema) but your jungle gave me serious interior inspo ❤️ 🌱
how is Hank doing
I am completely speech less, this is the most genuine and amazing advice ever. Your plants are stunning.
Answer to my prayers 🙏🏽🙏🏽I just bought two . Thank you for the knowledge 💕💕
Nice video! I love my fiddle! I remember when I tried to knotch and I went to deep and the stems broke off I was so sad but within 1 months 2 new stems emerged and im so happy!
2 yrs late.. but this one of the best videos I have EVER seen. On any subject. I'm a new Fiddle Fig plant dad. I'm trying my best to learn all the nuances of care. Your video was VERY informative.. AND the music wasn't as loud as folks claim. The music and tutorial had great symmetry. 🙏🏽
I am new to plant care, and just took in a fiddle leaf fig not knowing anything about it. This video tackled EVERY point and EVERY question I would’ve had about my new plant rather than me having to search through a bunch of internet articles that tend to leave stuff out anyway. Thanks for this video it was so direct and now I’m not so afraid for my new fiddle leaf fig! Subscribed :)
the closed captions trying to translate 'fiddle leaf fig' is what really did it for me
AHHHHHH I HAVE BEEN MOVING IT OUTSIDE EVERY DAY! OMG
MY POOR FRANK JUNIOR
hahaha, I did too. Don't worry. Just change it now, it'll be oK. (🙏)
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH! I have 3 Fiddle leaf figs and one is over 30 years old! You gave great info, especially on watering, and encouraging New branches!!!! Thank you!
I've always been told that fiddles are super temperamental but mine has always been super agreeable. I've had it since December and have 6 new leaves and active growing buds making more leaves. No dropped leaves either. Idk maybe watching videos like this helped me avoid that initial struggle. Thanks for your tips!
This is absolutely the most informative video I have seen on the subject. No one else has discussed the red spots and the causes, no one else has explained what the colors of the marks on your leaves mean in terms of watering or sun. Absolutely excellent video except the music is entirely too loud. I know sometimes we want to be hip and treat our audiences to music, but your information was much more important than the background music. Please do a discussion on the Monstera and the palms that I see you have growing. You have an excellent knowledge base.
Just bought one off death row at Lowe’s today.. I hope mine grows as beautifully as yours❤️
Same here... Good luck!
SAMMMEEEEE. I saw my mother in laws struggle with hers.. it died. So I was inspired to see if I could take on the challenge ...plus it was cheaper . Lol wish me luck
I just did the same thing, I hope it makes it.
I did this...and still not thriving. I think root rot:(
Keep your receipt---mine passed away three months in.
I just got a fiddle leaf and was looking for a one stop shop video for information and wow, this guy covered it all..even things I didn't know to learn about. Thank you!
Thank you for the video, finally a good explanation of what people mean by letting the top soil dry. Sounds like it should be obvious, but it isn't. I am a very anxious new fiddle leaf fig parent, and now I know how to treat it better!
Aside from being very informative! it was so chill. It has put me in the best mood ever! Thanks for all of your advise! I am definitely subscribed!
What an awesome video! I needed every drop of info you gave. The room you filmed in is so beautiful! Thank you for making this video!
OMG!!! THANK YOU!! Finally someone that really talks about the plant and not a product they are trying to sell!! You are the best! For real thank you becasue I just got my Fiddle Fig and the bottom leaf started to get the dark spots (just noticed last night) and I was already going crazy and was going to change her to another spot at home but thanks to you I know that’s normal so I’ll keep an eye on her the next 2 days and for sure watch more of your videos ❤
I just bought my first fiddle leaf fig! I’m so excited, I’m glad I’m watching your video before I repot it!
Though I do agree with others about the background music being high, I loved learning about fiddle leaf with you!!! Your voice is so soothing and engaging. Thank you so much! :)
I just bought one today and my husband said right away, 'we gotta name this guy'😉
Great video, and very helpful! I just got my first fiddlehead about a week ago. Right now, it's in a north facing window. Yes, I know that sounds bad, but the siding on the house next door actually reflects a ton of bright, indirect light into the room.
Thank you so much! I have three and two of them starting to turn brown so you helped me so much! Also, I thought your video was perfect! I did not have any problem hearing you and I thought the music was calming while I was learning! GREAT JOB and keep it up!
The music is fine!!! Loved your info it really came in handy for my plant been guessing
Oh and I could hear the sound okay!! :-) Please do more and more plant vids!!
Your love for plants is admirable.
He just gave this girl with a black thumb hope and motivation. No one has ever fixed the broken relationship between plants and me. Now I am willing to try. 🥺😢😭 God bless him!
Be very careful when misting leaves and don't do it too heavily. The reduced airflow indoors can cause leaves to stay wet for too long and promote fungus or rot. Make sure there's good airflow or set a fan to run for a couple minutes. As long as the leaves dry out within an hour, you should be fine.
This was an excellent video, I can't believe I learnt so much in so little time!
Love this especially the branching out part. My fiddle leaf tree is already 6ft. tall and it took a long time for it to grow that big, so I am still gathering some courage to but it to encourage branching.
One of the best plant instructional vids I’ve ever seen! Thank you. 🙌
This video was extremely informative. I’m a new plant mom and I’ve learned soooo much from this 13 minute video. Thank you!
More plant doctor videos!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽.
The score to encourage new buds is amazing!
I just got mine three weeks ago and its already grown 5 new leafs! I'm so happy
I love how you name your plants and shared their names. I name *every.one* of my plants 😃😍
It's very important 😐
😉😉😆
tfs subscribed
OMG! I have had my FLF tree for a year and up until a month ago it only grew one leaf. THEN I put my coffee grounds in the soil and I have had a solid growth of 4 new leaves. FOUR! Thanks for the video now I can make it grow even more.
Amelia O'Dell I’m going to go dig my coffee grounds out of my food waste bin right this minute! Hahaha
I will have to try this!!
Thank you so much for this post! I have been scouring the net for this same information! I just put a kcup in there two days ago. The video said the brown spots disappeared after they put the kcup in the soil. I also have a banana plant that’s leaves are turning brown I put the kcup in that as well.. good luck on yours too. I hope my Chloe makes it, she looks happier!
Just purchased a two of these most beloved plants so glad I’ve found your channel 🙏🏾
Yes!!! I love that you name your plants!!!!! I just got my first plant last month, now I have 5!! (3 are succulents) but I want a fiddle leaf next!!
This is so awesome, I learned so much, thanks for watching!
Thanks for watching?
??
Are you thanking yourself for watching lol
Haha
You're awesome. Thanks for the video!
Your home is beautiful with all those pretty health plants thank you for explaining the fiddle plant. I just brought small one in march it is starting to grow now this is my first fiddle plant I am praying it will grow up beautiful like yours
This video..those plants..your green thumb..all have made my day! I love my fiddle and I love to see other plant lovers. Good tips too.
Music is a little loud. I could barely hear you. TFS, I have 3 fiddles. ❤️❤️❤️
Agreed..........the music is rather annoying.
Thanks for the tips! Im still struggling with my fiddle leaf fig tree..hope i can do better in the near future.
How are you getting on with your plant now?
I think mine was sunburnt - the leaves have dried and fallen off 🤦🏽♀️
New sub...no more background anything. It takes over your authenticity, the vibes that you give in your presentation and simply your flow...❤️❤️❤️
Thank you for this comprehensive fiddle growing information. Your plants look very healthy and gorgeous! I just love your channel.
And your house looks so serene and tropical, you’ve got good taste.
Hi! I’m new hear I just stumbled somehow an found your channel I’m happy about this though. Thanks for the great info.
I’m on my third and last one. 😔 Thanks for this video!
I’m so glad I found this page. I have 3 fiddle plants. One totally lost all of its leaves. I did everything wrong with this one but I repotted it and I’m trying to nurse it back. The other two I just got. I’m terrified because I don’t want to kill them. However this video has helped me to understand better. I’m trying my best to be a good plant mommy.
this was the MOST helpful plant video ive watched so far. You gave me so many tips for plant care in general not only for the fiddle leaf. Thanks so much!
I did not have issues with the sound or the music, great video and advice!!
Turn the music down I can’t hear you
I'm glad I found this thinking of purchasing one of these. They look beautiful!
Thank you! You made this super easy to understand! I’m new to the fiddle leaf, and this is the most informative video I’ve seen so far, especially for a beginners like me!
Amazing video. The music didn’t bother me at all because I was focused on the great tips
What a great video, I was able to hear fine. Loved the tips and can't wait to try the notching method with my flf! :)
Thank U man.... it means a lot that a vlogger has passion not only in his plants but that it spills over in his instruction. Big Ups
Bravo! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 this is so thorough and detailed. We appreciate it so much!! I’ve seen many videos on fiddle leaf but this video answered ALL my questions and then some!
I just bought this plant from Costco. She is 6ft tall and only cost $28USD. It was such a bargain!
Wow! You are lucky!
@@marthelenada6197 And she's still alive and still looking beautiful. So I'm def lucky! Check out Costco.
I bought mine one month ago in a garden store. Half the height, double the price but is was a gift card :) it is loving the place I chose for it.
@@marthelenada6197 I think it’s better to get from a local business than at a huge distributor. I just happened to be at Costco and saw the frenzy. So it was an impulse buy. But I don’t regret it. Haha
@@DashofTing I buy all my annuals at Costco. Indoor plants, wherever I see them. I’m from Mexico, that means I’m used to seeing that type of plants outdoors but I’m Canadian as well, so, I am collecting some plants to enjoy even more the white cold winter. Cheers.
What should you do if the roots are exposed at the top when you first buy it?
Loved this video!! Just got a fiddle leaf yesterday and I'm already in lurve!! Thank you!
Wow! Thank you such a clear, concise, and comprehensive video that is also well made!
Please turn your volume up when you're recording
4:32 I think I need a boyfriend 🤦🏻♀️. So sensual, ok caress it first before checking ✅ 🤣
He’s so passionate about his plants! Subscribed
Learned so much in one video on care for my fiddle tree, THANK YOU 💕🌱
Not only this is very informative but also very artistic and aesthetically pleasing too watch. Thanks!!!
Really, if you don't want your fiddle to fall over you want to thicken the trunk by shaking the plant like wind would in nature
I agree! I do that to mine!
thanks, will try this!!!
I’ve heard this for the second time now. When should you start doing this if the fiddle is a youngin?
Yes! My wife hates it lol she thinks it's inhumane
Your plants are absolutely "beautiful."
I am completely new to plant care and especially with the fiddle leaf fog, and this video was incredibly helpful!! I had all the first three brown spots(😓) and I am trying to help it! Thank you!!
Absolutely loved your video. By far the best video I have seen on fiddles! Can imagine the effort you've put in.
Hilton’s audio is SUPER hard to hear over the music in the intro. I can barely understand what he’s saying.
I heard him fine although the music is loud. I’ve killed two figs so I’m taking a break for a while 😢
Ariyal sirrah oh no! I just purchased my first. What do you think went wrong?
I just got my very first Fiddle Leaf Fig! Thanks so much for all the advice! Amazing video.... I can't wait for my Fiddle Leaf Fig to grow as strong and beautiful as Frank.
Thanks for making this video. I was looking for info on a cast iron plant, but found this video very informative. When you said to take a photo of the plant when you first bring it home, to save and compare with your plant in the future...just genius! I don't have a fiddle leaf, but maybe one day.
I really wanted to watch this but the music is so loud I cannot hear you.
The audio improves after the intro -- totally worth the wait
Music is loud, voice is low. Can't hear a thing.
Thank god you came across my CZcams feed! Your videos are awesome! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Thankyou for the tips. I don't have a green thumb. Not even chartreuse! I'm fighting to keep my plants alive and with people like you out there I have a much better chance. Thank again and hugs, Sandi
Definately need to lower the background music. Was really looking forward to seeing what you had to say but only got a few seconds into the video, cuz the music wss too loud over your voice
"Treesus" lmfao
Dude, this video was really fun. I wanna high five you! Thank you Hilton.
Thank you! I loved this video!! I feel empowered to take better care of my plants.