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Fiddle-leaf fig

Scientific name: Ficus lyrata

Family Moraceae · Genus Ficus

Houseplants

Care snapshot

Indoor tree with large violin-shaped leaves. Place it in bright filtered light, avoid frequent relocation, and water thoroughly only after the upper soil begins to dry. Its milky sap can irritate skin, and the plant may harm pets if chewed.

Draft seed — not medical or emergency advice. Human review pending.

Growing details

Season
Year-round indoors
Common pests
Spider mites, scale insects, mealybugs
Common diseases
Root rot, anthracnose, bacterial leaf spot

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