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title: "I need some advice! Pls ignore my temporary pot set up😅 I’m the…"
description: "I need some advice! Pls ignore my temporary pot set up😅 I’m the process of moving. I got this Ficus Lyrata/Fiddle leaf about 2 weeks ago and it seems that his…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/6WjlL_2rTSS00GnYx8UA_g/64af5f71ecec591e843748cd"
community: "Philodendron Parents"
author: "Gab"
published: "2023-07-13T02:20:33.165Z"
language: "en"
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# I need some advice! Pls ignore my temporary pot set up😅 I’m the…

_Posted by Gab on 2023-07-13_

I need some advice! Pls ignore my temporary pot set up😅 I’m the process of moving. I got this Ficus Lyrata/Fiddle leaf about 2 weeks ago and it seems that his leaves have only gotten more brown. Not sure what I’m doing wrong \& would love some suggestions!

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## 3 comments

### anna catherine commented on 2023-07-13

this dark brown looks like sunburn. a lighter brown may indicate under/overwatering. if you move your ficus to a different spot it should subside! I’ve found that fiddles love bright, indirect light. this way their leaves are safe from scorching. if you have your fiddle in a window spot now, I’d suggest moving it a few feet away. as for the brown that is already on the leaves, it’s there to stay. if I notice my fiddle crisp up a bit I usually just trim the brown off (mostly for aesthetics) and he’s fine!

### Pete commented on 2023-07-15

Check the roots, could be some rot due to overwatering repot add at least perlite especially if you are using store bought potting mix. I personally avoid this

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### k\_ashby\_grows commented on 2023-07-23

if the area you keep it in is warm, try moving it somewhere a bit shadier!! if it really really bothers you, prune the affected leaves and always check the roots (never hurts :))

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