Hank
Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata
He's kind of a big deal. You've probably seen him while scrolling through your IG feed or on the cover of Architectural Digest. The venation, color, and shape of his leaves are what threw him into the spotlight. He's notorious for being dramatic at times, but hey—it ain't easy being famous.
Bright indirect mixed with direct exposure is ideal.
Once every 2 weeks. Allow soil to dry 2" down.
Toxic to your best friends.
SM: ~10" tall and a 4" pot. MD: ~15" tall and a 6" pot. LG: ~4' tall and a 10" pot. XL: ~5' tall and a 10" pot.
Leaves get sturdier and larger as he matures.
Pro-tip: Brown spots on leaves indicate a need for higher light. Brown or red dots on new growth indicate inconsistent watering.