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title: "Hello everyone, this is my HUGE fiddle leaf fig (ficus lyrata). But…"
description: "Hello everyone, this is my HUGE fiddle leaf fig (ficus lyrata). But right now, the edges are turning a bit brown, and I’m not sure why. Any comments or tips…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Joann"
published: "2026-02-19T10:33:40.707855Z"
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# Hello everyone, this is my HUGE fiddle leaf fig (ficus lyrata). But…

_Posted by Joann on 2026-02-19_

Hello everyone, this is my HUGE fiddle leaf fig (ficus lyrata). But right now, the edges are turning a bit brown, and I’m not sure why. Any comments or tips would be greatly appreciated. Than you!

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## 12 comments

### IvyPlanter08 commented on 2026-02-19

Suggestions: could be needing a repot. The fiddle grows into the substrate QUICK and could be needing more water. Especially if you're giving it full light. She may be asking for fresh substrate

### IvyPlanter08 commented on 2026-02-19

It looks like her newest leaves are a lot smaller. So I would just check her root ball. Don't disturb her roots because they are FINE and will break easily.

### IvyPlanter08 commented on 2026-02-19

Recently chopped my gal and now she has two shoots growing straight up lol 😅 she is determined to reach the top of my ceiling and I am going to let her.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/P2P4w_F_Xr-VMuMYpaMv9-g8vOuT-03XJ8Rr8_IpRPY/QGEFH5XVRvGQ_Jzj5p_ulw.webp?size=large)

### IvyPlanter08 commented on 2026-02-19

Recently chopped my gal and now she has two shoots growing straight up lol 😅 she is determined to reach the top of my ceiling and I am going to let her.

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/P2P4w_F_Xr-VMuMYpaMv9-g8vOuT-03XJ8Rr8_IpRPY/f-CB2jtlTl-Z3RC5Qt_6dQ.webp?size=large)

### Gena commented on 2026-02-19

May need a repot! Fresh soil and root bound

### Joann commented on 2026-02-20

Thank you everyone!

### Plant nana commented on 2026-02-21

Soo jealous!!!! Looks awesome!!

### Lyn commented on 2026-03-05

Why are my leads browning

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LgEkW5VCn0ENlhz8eWRa4CpXjY0TV_3K7uFvLtrl79M/gzVPzzeFSp6tUpeyPjpguQ.webp?size=large)

### Lyn commented on 2026-03-05

Why are my leads browning

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/LgEkW5VCn0ENlhz8eWRa4CpXjY0TV_3K7uFvLtrl79M/A_cSF04tQkKbo_YuUaGfcA.webp?size=large)

#### Joann replied on 2026-03-07

Might be because of too much light, since I’ve noticed that your fiddle leaf fig is straight by a window. Are the brown leaves soggy or crispy? If crispy, it’s either too much light or not enough water. But if it’s soggy, then it might be overwatering.

Why am I doing this on my own post? :)

### Lyn commented on 2026-05-16

Thank you for the advice.

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