Fiddle Leaf Lyrata 4" pot (Pet Caution)

Lighting and Position

Fiddles love lots of bright sunlight. Most fiddles grown as houseplants are not acclimated to full sun like wild fiddle leaf trees are, so they’ll do best with plenty of indirect sunlight for at least 8 hours per day.Place your fiddle in an east-facing window where it will get some direct sun in the morning and lots of bright but indirect sunlight throughout the day. 

Temperature & Humidity

Fiddles like warm, humid conditions. Make sure to keep temperatures between 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit, and don’t let them drop below 60 or your leaves might droop or even freeze.

On that note, make sure to keep your fiddle far from drafts, heaters, fireplaces, and AC/heating vents that can freeze, scorch, or dry out the leaves.

Though humidity levels in the rainforest can easily reach 60 or 70%, that isn’t feasible—or recommended—for indoor spaces because such high humidity can encourage mold growth. Your fiddle will do well with humidity levels around 50% if you can manage, and 40% at the lowest. 

Water

Fiddles like consistently moist—but not soaked—soil. 

We highly recommend keeping a close eye on your tree’s soil conditions and taking cues from your plant to know when it needs a drink rather than watering on a set schedule. 

As a general rule, you should water when the top 2-3 inches of soil feel dry to the touch or when a moisture meter reads 3-4. The finger test can work if your soil’s well-aerated, but we like using a moisture meter because it gives you a better picture of what’s going on deeper in the pot. After all, if your pot or soil aren’t draining well, it’s possible for the top layer of soil to be dried out while the lower layers are still soggy

Soil Conditions

It’s important to plant your tree in a light, chunky soil that drains quickly. Cactus soil can work well, or sometimes indoor potting mix with perlite and orchid bark mixed in will do.