Fiddle Leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata · Evergreen Broadleaf Tree
Plant Family
Moraceae
Tree Category
Ornamental / Houseplant / Indoor Tree
Variety / Cultivar
Standard / Bambino (Compact variety options)
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 11 when grown outdoors; grown indoors in all zones as a houseplant
About This Tree
An upright evergreen tree featuring sparse, upright branching with heavily textured, violin-shaped leaves clustered at the ends of branches. Often grown as a striking indoor houseplant or small ornamental tree
Leaf Characteristics
Large, heavily coriaceous, violin or fiddle-shaped leaves up to 15 inches long and 10 inches wide, with prominent veins, wavy margins, and a dark glossy green upper surface
Bark Characteristics
Smooth, grayish-brown bark that may develop subtle vertical striations or lenticels as the trunk matures and thickens over time
Growing Information
Origin Region
Western Africa, ranging from Sierra Leone to Cameroon, thriving in lowland tropical rainforests
Growing Season
Evergreen perennial active during spring and summer months, with slower growth in autumn and winter
Sunlight & Water Needs
Requires bright, filtered to direct sunlight indoors. Needs moderate watering when the top few inches of soil become dry, avoiding both over-watering and extreme drought
Mature Size
Can reach 40 to 50 feet in its native tropical habitat, but typically stays between 6 and 10 feet when grown indoors in containers
Special Characteristics
Popular indoor statement plant prized for its bold architectural foliage and ability to adapt to indoor container conditions
Wildlife & Ecology
In its native rainforest habitat, it produces small figs that provide food for local birds and mammals, though indoor specimens have minimal ecological interaction