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title: "I need some guidance with my dwarf fiddle leaf fig. The leaves…"
description: "I need some guidance with my dwarf fiddle leaf fig. The leaves started to droop and I figured it was time to water. Usually she perks right back up but this…"
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author: "Deedee"
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# I need some guidance with my dwarf fiddle leaf fig. The leaves…

_Pubblicato da Deedee il 2023-06-15_

I need some guidance with my dwarf fiddle leaf fig. The leaves started to droop and I figured it was time to water. Usually she perks right back up but this time she didn’t. Two large leaves fell off. She’s been drooping for 4 days now after watering and it seems like the soil is holding a lot of the water. Any advice?

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## 6 commenti

### Lisette ha commentato il 2023-06-15

Seems it could be from overwatering! These are finicky. I wouldn’t water til the soil is pretty much completely dry.

#### Lisette ha risposto il 2023-06-15

Also what kind of potting soil is it in? Maybe could benefit from something a bit chunky/more well-draining

#### Deedee ha risposto il 2023-06-15

I haven’t repotted from its original pot. It seems like that’s the next most logical step with everyone’s feedback. The soil does not seem to drain properly, thank you! 🪴

#### Lisette ha risposto il 2023-06-15

Of course! That should help!

### Fern \<3 ha commentato il 2023-06-15

It can be as simple as putting some wood items like chopsticks or a piece of any super porous item to dry the soil. You may be able to add some pearlite or pebbles/aquarium gravel to help the soil drain faster. Make sure it is in a good size pot, but not too big or it will hold too much water. Also check for root rot while doing so.

### whelf ha commentato il 2023-06-15

Transferring to terracotta might help it dry out faster and avoid rot. Good luck!

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