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title: "After reading everyone’s horror stories about fiddle leaf figs I was…"
description: "After reading everyone’s horror stories about fiddle leaf figs I was genuinely scared to own one. I came across one on sale and figured why not. I’ve welcomed…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/OlSeW7UYSUWAjHlcxGdIQw/zVhnWUyJphestyb24obt7U"
community: "Show your plants"
author: "Hotdog"
published: "2026-02-24T16:08:55.444031Z"
language: "en"
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# After reading everyone’s horror stories about fiddle leaf figs I was…

_Posted by Hotdog on 2026-02-24_

After reading everyone’s horror stories about fiddle leaf figs I was genuinely scared to own one. I came across one on sale and figured why not. I’ve welcomed this child into my home and she has impressed me. Other that a few brown edges she is already giving me new growth. To anyone who is scared of trying one, I say bite the bullet and try it. For me she had done well and is an absolute gorgeous addition to any houseplant collection.

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## 2 comments

### Sami Nicole commented on 2026-02-24

hi! i’ve heard ppl talk about the horrors of fiddles as well but never personally experienced them! i’ve had this darling for about 8 months and she has done absolutely wonderfully for me. she’s about 5’3” i’d say.. i have her by my east facing window here and she has thrived. i only water when the top few inches is dry and i mist her occasionally when the sun is not directly on her. good luck! they sure are beautiful!

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#### Hotdog replied on 2026-02-24

I’m definitely glad I did not let the horrors keep me from getting one. I absolutely love having mine.

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