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title: "I have a 4 year old fiddle leaf fig that needs to be trimmed because…"
description: "I have a 4 year old fiddle leaf fig that needs to be trimmed because it is almost too tall for the room. Can anyone share advice of how to prune it and…"
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# I have a 4 year old fiddle leaf fig that needs to be trimmed because…

_Geplaatst door Valhalla op 2025-01-17_

I have a 4 year old fiddle leaf fig that needs to be trimmed because it is almost too tall for the room. Can anyone share advice of how to prune it and propagate a new plant?

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/TXE_m_21KCcnllfRWc7gkYH248z3g6XPAYu9AbnSwJc/62_WWl05QPu0nSjXgAVplw.webp?size=large)

## 17 reacties

### Autumn reageerde op 2025-01-17

dang. 👀 no clue, but do you have any tips for how to make my future fiddle leaf fig as happy as yours? he looks so happy!!

#### Valhalla antwoordde op 2025-01-18

Thanks! It’s a north facing window I guess!

#### Autumn antwoordde op 2025-01-18

cool, thx!

### Gena reageerde op 2025-01-17

Chop and prop!

#### Valhalla antwoordde op 2025-01-18

That just seems so brutal. 🥹

#### Gena antwoordde op 2025-01-20

It does but I would only take off the top section that’s getting too tall and then you have a baby one too!

### Mr Variegated reageerde op 2025-01-17

Just cut to the height you want. Then take the cuttings and take the bottom 2 leaves off and stick it in water.

#### Valhalla antwoordde op 2025-01-18

Thanks for your comment.

#### Valhalla antwoordde op 2025-01-21

Does it matter what season it is? Should I wait until Spring?

#### Mr Variegated antwoordde op 2025-01-21

Me, I chop anytime. But most will wait till beginning of March, even the end, when the growing season starts. If I’m going to root the cuttings, I’ll do it now so it’s rooted by spring. But that’s my opinion. Everyone does what works for them. Depending where you live and climate too. I’m in Toronto Canada where nothing should be done in the winter. It’s cold and dry.

### Max Grzelak reageerde op 2025-01-17

Look up happyhappyhouseplant on Instagram. Tons of videos, guides and advice for trimming fiddle leaf figs

#### Valhalla antwoordde op 2025-01-18

Will do!

### ky reageerde op 2025-01-17

Gorgeous 🤩

### Deb reageerde op 2025-01-18

Last summer I chopped my 6 foot FLF in half. I took about a 2 foot piece from the top and put it in water in front of a south facing window. All of the leaves turned brown and dropped off but eventually it started growing roots and small leaves appeared. Be patient. The roots took over 3 months to grow. I just kept changing the water. Now it looks like this.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/hLu6O83gnxdA3O760H5NVu_53xg8EbBsclrOU1RnnZM/VO0L_jxfSHOM83ZczlRBuA.webp?size=large)

#### Valhalla antwoordde op 2025-01-18

Wonderful!

### Jess reageerde op 2025-01-18

Hiii!! I follow houseplusplant on IG and she has amazing advice on how to prop. What she does is cut where you desire, remove the lower leaves, then stick the cutting in a clear plastic grow pot filled with perlite. Then set in a shallow dish of water for self watering and watch as the cutting grows roots and new leaves!

#### Valhalla antwoordde op 2025-01-18

Thanks for the advice!

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