Fiddle Plant

Fiddle Plants love bright, indirect light and thrive near large, sunny windows. Indoors, they need similar conditions to keep their large violin-shaped leaves healthy and vibrant.

Best placement: Close to an east-facing window, or a few feet from a south or west-facing window with sheer curtains.
If the light is too low: Leaves may drop, growth will slow, and the plant can become leggy.
If the light is too strong: Direct UAE summer sun can scorch the leaves — provide filtered light during midday.

Water every 1–2 weeks, but always let the top 5–8 cm of soil dry out before watering again.

How to check: Stick your finger into the soil — if it feels dry at that depth, it’s time to water.
Why this matters: Fiddle Plants dislike constantly wet soil, which can lead to root rot. Their roots thrive in evenly moist but not soggy conditions.
Watering tip: When watering your plant, evenly water the entire soil mixture until you see water draining from the bottom of the nursery pot. After allowing all the excess water to drain out, discard that water.

Repot every 1–2 years, or when you see roots coming through the drainage holes. Whichever comes first.

Why not repot right away? Like most plants, Fiddle Plants experience “transit shock” after being moved to a new home, so it’s best to let them settle first.
Best time to repot: October to May, when the plant is actively growing.

Yes! Fiddle Plants benefit from regular fertilizing. If you live in the UAE, fertilize once a month from October to May, when your Fiddle plant is actively growing.

During the peak summer months (June–September), growth will slow due to extreme heat, so reduce or pause fertilizing if your plant isn’t actively growing. Over-fertilizing can stress the plant and lead to leaf burn.

Not ideal — Fiddle Plants are moderately sensitive to the chloramine and high mineral content in UAE tap water, which can cause leaf spots or browning over time.

Better options: Filtered water or distilled water, especially if you notice leaf tip browning.

To distill water, boil in a kettle at 100 degrees celsius and allow the water to cool down to room temperature overnight

Yes — Fiddle Plants can grow into small indoor trees, reaching 2–3 meters indoors with the right care.

No — Fiddle Plants are toxic to cats and dogs if ingested. Keep out of reach of pets.

Brown spots: Often caused by overwatering, root rot, or fungal issues.
Yellow leaves: Usually a sign of overwatering or poor drainage.
Brown edges: Can result from low humidity or inconsistent watering.
Dropping leaves: Often due to sudden environmental changes, low light, or ac drafts.

If you ever need some extra help caring for your Fiddle Plant, feel free to send us a message on WhatsApp or book a plant care call with us.

Yes — they prefer moderate humidity.

Why: Their large leaves lose moisture quickly in dry air, which can cause the edges of the leaves to brown.
Tip: Mist the leaves once a day to boost humidity and wipe leaves regularly to remove dust, which can block light absorption.

Yes — just keep it away from direct cold drafts from AC vents, which can dry the leaves.