Hi, Kristy – Thanks for the great post. I have a fiddlehead fig tree (about six weeks) in my studio apartment and I love it. It’s next to my balcony door and my bed (the brightest spot in my apt). In the last two weeks it’s lost a couple of leaves which has me quite concerned. The nursery told me to water it every 15 days (today is watering day). I just picked up liquid molasses and super thrive to add to the water, but I read that super thrive contains a carcinogenic ingredient. Do you think liquid molasses in the water will be enough to help it, even without the super thrive? And do you watering it every 15 days is too infrequent? (I mist it every couple of days). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hi Jamie, I think watering depends on the heat and dryness of your home and area. Some swear to deeply water once a week, others say every 15 days and then it depends on the time of year also… Winter months with the cooler temps can require less than that, once a month some say? Most say when the top inch is dry then it’s time to water… I’m definitely not an expert but I always try everything too. :/
Here is something that may help. :) Good Luck and let me know how it’s going! xo
Try Alden Lane in Livermore, that is where I bought one of mine. Also Navelets in Fanville have them.
Thanks so much Judy… Alden Lane is my favorite Nursery. Thanks for the tip! xo
I’ve never delved into the world of indoor foliage – but maybe I will now. thanks for the article :)
Hi, Kristy – Thanks for the great post. I have a fiddlehead fig tree (about six weeks) in my studio apartment and I love it. It’s next to my balcony door and my bed (the brightest spot in my apt). In the last two weeks it’s lost a couple of leaves which has me quite concerned. The nursery told me to water it every 15 days (today is watering day). I just picked up liquid molasses and super thrive to add to the water, but I read that super thrive contains a carcinogenic ingredient. Do you think liquid molasses in the water will be enough to help it, even without the super thrive? And do you watering it every 15 days is too infrequent? (I mist it every couple of days). Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Hi Jamie, I think watering depends on the heat and dryness of your home and area. Some swear to deeply water once a week, others say every 15 days and then it depends on the time of year also… Winter months with the cooler temps can require less than that, once a month some say? Most say when the top inch is dry then it’s time to water… I’m definitely not an expert but I always try everything too. :/
Here is something that may help. :) Good Luck and let me know how it’s going! xo
http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/tips-for-caring-for-fiddle-leaf-figs-199919
I love the look of the fiddle leaf fig tree! I’m not the best at keeping indoor plants alive though. Might see if Ikea has a fake version :)