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If you use decorative pots without drainage holes, make sure to place your fig tree in a pot in an existing pot that does have holes and then place it in your decorative pot.
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Whether you choose a ceramic pot, plastic pot or decorative pot is up to you. Whatever size pot you choose for your fig, make sure it has a good size drainage hole to prevent root rot and disease. Giving them an oversized pot will cause the plant’s foliage growth to slow down as it focuses energy into growing its root system. Fiddle leaf figs like to be pretty snug and cozy in their pots. If your fig’s roots are healthy, we advise you to choose only a slightly larger pot (about 1-2 inches more). If you’ve trimmed away more than an inch of rotten roots upon inspection, stick with the same size pot that you had before. If the roots are brown and mushy, then you have rotten roots! Remove these by trimming them away from the healthy root ball with clean garden shears. If your plant is root bound, you’ll notice the roots crowding at the base of the pot and possibly peeking out of drainage holes in search of more space and nutrients. Pot size: choosing the right size containerīefore picking out a new pot, check your fiddle leaf fig’s root ball. If you don’t see visible root crowding, it’s a good idea to repot your fiddle leaf fig with fresh potting soil every 2-3 years to keep your plant nourished and healthy. Holding onto the base of the plant, it should slip out of its pot pretty easily. You’ll usually need to do some root ball inspection to be sure it’s time.
#Fiddle leaf fig upgrade
Do you see your fiddle leaf fig’s roots growing out of the drainage holes of its pot or or creeping up at the soil level? It’s time to upgrade to a bigger pot! One of the first signs your plant needs a fresh start is when it becomes root bound in its current pot. signs your fiddle leaf fig needs repotting In this article, we’ll go over some of the telltale signs that your plant needs a new home.
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If you want to keep your fiddle leaf fig about the same size, it’s still a good idea to change your plant’s soil annually to keep it well-nourished. Some fiddle leaf figs grow up to 2 feet per year, while others inch toward the sun more slowly. Root growth usually corresponds to foliage growth, so abundant leaf growth is a good indicator that your plant needs a new container. The truth is, every fiddle leaf fig tree is a bit different in this regard.