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Best Fertilizer for Fiddle Leaf Fig

Use a liquid fertilizer with a 3-1-2 NPK ratio (like Dyna-Gro 9-3-6 or a dedicated Fiddle Leaf Fig food) diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer. Fiddle Leaf Figs are medium-heavy feeders that show dramatic growth when properly fed. Stop fertilizing from November through February. Signs of hunger include pale new leaves and slow growth. Signs of overfeeding include brown leaf edges and salt buildup.

What You Need to Know

Use a liquid fertilizer with a 3-1-2 NPK ratio (like Dyna-Gro 9-3-6 or a dedicated Fiddle Leaf Fig food) diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks during spring and summer. Fiddle Leaf Figs are medium-heavy feeders that show dramatic growth when properly fed. Stop fertilizing from November through February

Signs of hunger include pale new leaves and slow growth. Signs of overfeeding include brown leaf edges and salt buildup.

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