{"product_id":"ficus-fiddle-leaf-8","title":"Ficus Fiddle Leaf-8\"","description":"\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading lifestyle-headings\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eFiddle leaf figs need\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/how-to-determine-sunlight-levels-for-houseplants-1402652\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\"\u003ebright, indirect light\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor about six hours of the day. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves, if it's in a west-facing window exposed to hot afternoon sun.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" data-id=\"#citation-4\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePlants adapt to low light but grow more slowly and may develop brown spots on lower leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_14-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block u-no-article-width-restriction\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eInadequate light can contribute to drainage issues so plan to adjust the watering schedule in low-light conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block u-no-article-width-restriction\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_17-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading lifestyle-headings\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eAny quality\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/potting-soil-indoor-plants-container-plants-1902802\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\"\u003eindoor plant potting mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis suitable for a fiddle leaf fig as long as it drains well. A peat-based soil mixed with perlite or a 50\/50 combination of cactus and houseplant potting soil provides good drainage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block u-no-article-width-restriction\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_20-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading lifestyle-headings\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eFiddle leaf figs like a moderate amount of moisture in the soil, so water the plant when the top inch or so of soil is dry. If the plant doesn’t get enough water, leaves wilt and lose their bright green color. Too much water and it might drop leaves and succumb to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/pests-and-problems-4127760\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\"\u003eroot rot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block u-no-article-width-restriction\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_23-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eThese plants are sensitive to high salt levels in the soil.\u003cspan class=\"mntl-inline-citation mntl-dynamic-tooltip--trigger\" data-id=\"#citation-5\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSalts can accumulate from clay pots, treated water, and fertilizers. Once a month, flush soil the soil by running it under the tap until water comes out of the bottom drainage holes to prevent salt build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block u-no-article-width-restriction\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-subheading mntl-sc-block-subheading lifestyle-headings\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"mntl-sc-block-subheading__text\"\u003eTemperature and Humidity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_26-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eFiddle leaf figs are happy in average household temperatures kept fairly steady between 60°F and 85°F, and are not tolerant of temperature swings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-adslot mntl-sc-block-adslot mntl-block u-no-article-width-restriction\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block lifestyle-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"\u003eAim for humidity between 30 and 65 percent (average household humidity). If you need to moisten dry winter air,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/best-humidifiers-for-plants-7484414\" data-component=\"link\" data-source=\"inlineLink\" data-type=\"internalLink\" data-ordinal=\"1\"\u003eadding a humidifier\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a good option.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Calabrese Greenhouse, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52242176114975,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/2296\/3231\/files\/download_35.jpg?v=1773331373","url":"https:\/\/melissablooms.com\/products\/ficus-fiddle-leaf-8","provider":"Melissa Bloom's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}