Hello All,
I am new to this site but started taking an interest in my outdoor fiddler plant. All of a sudden it has grown so large and I'm really enjoying it. But i have a couple questions. Upon the posted photos, its best to cut the leaves that have (what looks like) Caterpillar holes on them correct? Also, if you notice the bottom of the plant is not as green and vibrant as the top leaves, not sure why that is?
I water the plant once a week, and use NEEM oil once a week as well as SEVIN spray to help rid of the bugs/pests. So far after that caterpillar or whatever was eating the holes in those leaves weeks ago, i have not had any further issues.
My questions is what do you recommend i do, should i cut off the leaves with the holes on them? Also, i bought "Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Plant Food for Ficus Lyrata – Calcium Fortified, Urea-Free and with NPK Ratio of 3-1-2 for Healthy Roots, Stems and Leaves" from Amazon. I read that once a week when i water I should mix that solution with 2 cups of water and pour into the pot while i do regular watering?
I just don't want this guy to die lol, so i want to take care of it the best I can.
Please look at the photos and let me know how you think it is doing, the gauge i bought says there is a little to much water in it (so i wont water until end of week to level that out) .
I am just more curious about what I should do with the leaves with the bug holes on them, as well as the leaves that look off color towards the bottom. Also, is it ok that the leaves are facing/drooping downward toward the bottom of the plant, as the top of the plant looks more vibrant?
Thanks a lot and look forward to hearing back from the community.
I am new to this site but started taking an interest in my outdoor fiddler plant. All of a sudden it has grown so large and I'm really enjoying it. But i have a couple questions. Upon the posted photos, its best to cut the leaves that have (what looks like) Caterpillar holes on them correct? Also, if you notice the bottom of the plant is not as green and vibrant as the top leaves, not sure why that is?
I water the plant once a week, and use NEEM oil once a week as well as SEVIN spray to help rid of the bugs/pests. So far after that caterpillar or whatever was eating the holes in those leaves weeks ago, i have not had any further issues.
My questions is what do you recommend i do, should i cut off the leaves with the holes on them? Also, i bought "Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree Plant Food for Ficus Lyrata – Calcium Fortified, Urea-Free and with NPK Ratio of 3-1-2 for Healthy Roots, Stems and Leaves" from Amazon. I read that once a week when i water I should mix that solution with 2 cups of water and pour into the pot while i do regular watering?
I just don't want this guy to die lol, so i want to take care of it the best I can.
Please look at the photos and let me know how you think it is doing, the gauge i bought says there is a little to much water in it (so i wont water until end of week to level that out) .
I am just more curious about what I should do with the leaves with the bug holes on them, as well as the leaves that look off color towards the bottom. Also, is it ok that the leaves are facing/drooping downward toward the bottom of the plant, as the top of the plant looks more vibrant?
Thanks a lot and look forward to hearing back from the community.