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title: "I want to get a fiddle leaf fig!!! But before I get one I want to…"
description: "I want to get a fiddle leaf fig!!! But before I get one I want to make sure I do everything right!!! Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you so…"
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# I want to get a fiddle leaf fig!!! But before I get one I want to…

_Posted by I love plants on 2026-05-28_

I want to get a fiddle leaf fig!!! But before I get one I want to make sure I do everything right!!! Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you so much in advance!!!!

## 4 comments

### Ashley commented on 2026-05-28

Lots of light, airy soil, find a spot and keep it there. I water when its dry half way through. Don’t be sad if it drops leaves, they are temperamental while adapting.

#### I love plants replied on 2026-05-28

Thank you so much for the warning about the leaves!!!

### ABagel commented on 2026-05-28

Shake it when you walk by. It makes the stem hardy and mimics the wind blowing on it in nature.

#### I love plants replied on 2026-05-28

I never would have thought to do that thank you!!!!

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