Leaves turning brownish on my fiddle-leaf fig

Joined
Oct 21, 2022
Messages
34
Reaction score
7
Location
Lucerne
Country
Switzerland
So far it's just one at the bottom but I have no idea what's going on.
I know they can be finicky but I tried my best to keep mine in the same location, same watering schedule etc.
What am I doing wrong?
 

Attachments

  • 20221206_092023.jpg
    20221206_092023.jpg
    200.4 KB · Views: 10
Joined
Nov 13, 2019
Messages
1,556
Reaction score
570
Location
Riverside/Pomona CA
Hardiness Zone
9
Country
United States
That looks like the oldest leaf on the plant. I think it's just dropping a leaf that no longer contributes sufficient energy to the plant. Probably nothing to worry about unless many more leaves show signs.
 
Joined
Oct 21, 2022
Messages
34
Reaction score
7
Location
Lucerne
Country
Switzerland
Thanks! That's reassuring! The leaf from the first photo got entirely brown and fell off already and the same process seems to be starting for one leaf above.
 

Attachments

  • 20221208_091724.jpg
    20221208_091724.jpg
    174.1 KB · Views: 5
Joined
Oct 21, 2022
Messages
34
Reaction score
7
Location
Lucerne
Country
Switzerland
South-facing window, about 2 months now. It's still in the original pot I purchased it in as I wanted to wait till spring with repotting.
 

Attachments

  • 20221208_152814.jpg
    20221208_152814.jpg
    157.2 KB · Views: 12
Joined
Nov 13, 2019
Messages
1,556
Reaction score
570
Location
Riverside/Pomona CA
Hardiness Zone
9
Country
United States
Great view! Perfect location!
As long as it stays evenly moist it should do great in that location. Since it will be getting so much light it can stay fairly moist and not have an issue with over-watering.
 
Joined
Sep 18, 2022
Messages
6
Reaction score
0
Location
California
Country
United States
Yeah, that looks like a basic issue, simply old leaves falling off. It's because the leaves are entirely brown. But in future you should be cautious if the leaves are partially brown or have brown spots or the brownness isn't limited to lower leaves only. That's when you'll have to worry about your watering - maybe too much or too little. Otherwise, your location is great and the fig has a great sunlight exposure. And yeah, the repotting in spring is a great idea, it rejuvenates the soil and keeps the fig fresh. You're doing alright.
 

Ask a Question

Want to reply to this thread or ask your own question?

You'll need to choose a username for the site, which only take a couple of moments. After that, you can post your question and our members will help you out.

Ask a Question

Members online

Forum statistics

Threads
26,589
Messages
256,651
Members
13,263
Latest member
ProNailComplex

Latest Threads

Top