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title: "Hello! I’ve had this fiddle leaf fig for years, and recently lopped…"
description: "Hello! I’ve had this fiddle leaf fig for years, and recently lopped off the top because it wasn’t doing well and all the leaves were dropping off. I figured…"
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community: "Plant Recovery Room"
author: "Donna"
published: "2026-04-07T21:41:24.793951Z"
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# Hello! I’ve had this fiddle leaf fig for years, and recently lopped…

_Posted by Donna on 2026-04-07_

Hello!  
I’ve had this fiddle leaf fig for years, and recently lopped off the top because it wasn’t doing well and all the leaves were dropping off. I figured lopping it would kill it or rejuvenate it.

Now, since there are leaves popping out (yay), how should I water from here on out. It’s a big pot, and my moisture meter shows the top couple of inches are dry, but below that it’s moist/wet. I’ve been told to always water till it drains out the bottom, but if I do that, won’t it be way too soggy where it’s already moist?? Help!

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## 1 comment

### Window Ledge Garden commented on 2026-04-09

I love fiddle leaf figs and am trying to bring one back too. I’ve read that they’re temperamental, but I keep trying because they’re one of my favorites!

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