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title: "I’ve read a lot of mixed things about if your ficus fiddle lead grows…"
description: "I’ve read a lot of mixed things about if your ficus fiddle lead grows offshoots. Some say it may mean your plant isn’t healthy but mine seems to be in great…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/646147fc9d2fb5c738416eee"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Jennifer"
published: "2023-05-14T20:43:40.105Z"
language: "en"
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# I’ve read a lot of mixed things about if your ficus fiddle lead grows…

_Posted by Jennifer on 2023-05-14_

I’ve read a lot of mixed things about if your ficus fiddle lead grows offshoots. Some say it may mean your plant isn’t healthy but mine seems to be in great condition and growing well. Also mixed messages of whether to remove and make a second plant, or to keep on the main plant. Any advice??

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## 2 comments

### Michelle🌼 commented on 2023-05-22

Keep it if you want a fuller and more bushy plant. Remove it if you want to build a tree with a crown. I think your Ficus looks very healthy!

#### Jennifer replied on 2023-05-24

Thanks so much!! If I were to remove it, do you have recommendations for how to remove and replant? I’ve heard propagating in water works well.

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