Ideal Temperature for Fiddle-leaf fig

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Fiddle-leaf fig(Ficus lyrata)
Fiddle-leaf fig(Ficus lyrata)

Signs of Cold Stress in Fiddle-leaf fig

Symptoms

Fiddle-leaf fig thrives in warmth and cannot withstand cold. Optimal growth occurs above 60℉. In winter, maintain temperatures above 55℉. Below 50℉, leaves may lose color. Post-frost, they brown or blacken, showing wilting and drooping.

Solutions

Remove frost-damaged sections. Promptly relocate indoors to a warm area for protection. Position near a south-facing window for sufficient light. Avoid proximity to heaters or AC vents to prevent air dryness.

Signs of Heat Stress in Fiddle-leaf fig

Symptoms

In summer, Fiddle-leaf fig needs temperatures below 75℉. Above 80℉, leaves lighten and are more prone to sunburn.

Solutions

Prune off sunburned and desiccated areas. Move the plant to a shaded spot during midday and afternoon. Water in the morning and evening to maintain soil moisture.

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