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title: "First time Fiddle Leaf Fig parent here 🫣 his name is Fernie 💙 I’m…"
description: "First time Fiddle Leaf Fig parent here 🫣 his name is Fernie 💙 I’m petrified yet excited and have been learning and researching like crazy to ensure he lives…"
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author: "Beckster"
published: "2026-04-17T23:54:11.579231Z"
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# First time Fiddle Leaf Fig parent here 🫣 his name is Fernie 💙 I’m…

_Posted by Beckster on 2026-04-17_

First time Fiddle Leaf Fig parent here 🫣 his name is Fernie 💙 I’m petrified yet excited and have been learning and researching like crazy to ensure he lives a long life. Any suggestions? I’ve watered him, cleaned him up as instructed and let him take in the sun about two hours a day and has light all day. Idk. Just don’t wanna fail. 🙏🏼TY

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## 1 comment

### Ocean105 commented on 2026-04-18

Don't be afraid to prune. Propagations are super easy in the right conditions. Dust often to keep photosynthesis moving. Good luck!

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