How to Care for Ficus lyrata

Korean name: 떡갈잎 고무나무

Known as the queen of interior plants, it features large, violin-shaped leaves. Although it requires careful maintenance, its beautiful shape greatly enhances interior decor.

Key facts

• Category: Foliage plant
• Difficulty: Demanding
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: West Africa
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Traits: interior, large plant, trendy

Care Guide

• Light: Bright indirect light is ideal. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the top 2~3 cm of soil is dry.
• Soil: Fertile soil with good drainage
• Humidity: Normal to high humidity
• Temperature: 18~27°C (be cautious of cold drafts)
• Fertilizer: Once a month during the growing season (spring to summer)

Common questions

How often should you water Ficus lyrata?

Water thoroughly when the top 2~3 cm of soil is dry. Roughly every 10 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ficus lyrata?

It likes Bright indirect light is ideal. Direct sunlight can scorch the leaves.. You can grow it indoors. Use Fertile soil with good drainage.

Is Ficus lyrata safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Ficus lyrata good for beginners?

Difficulty: Demanding. Keep it around 18~27°C (be cautious of cold drafts). Humidity: Normal to high humidity. Fertilise Once a month during the growing season (spring to summer).