Ficus Lyrata Bambino – Dwarf Fiddle Leaf Fig

This is a relatively new dwarf cultivar of Ficus lyrata that is already gaining attention as an ‘IT’ houseplant for contemporary living.

Ficus lyrata Bambino has an extremely compact, upright, branching nature; slightly smaller and thicker leaves compared to Ficus lyrata, but still with the same amazing fiddle-shape and somewhat lighter veining. They are ideal house plants, adding rich, green foliage and filtering the air of unwanted pollutants at the same time.

Horty Hints

Don’t adorn with dust! Keeping these big broad leaves dust free will help your plant photosynthesize and grow.

Insufficient light or improper watering can also trigger leaf drop! Find a more suitable location and adjust your watering schedule. Your plant should quickly recover.

Sticky latex will ooze from the ends of cut stems! This can be an irritant, so make sure to wash your hands afterwards.

Light

Ficus lyrata Bambino prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate some light shade and some direct (but not harsh or midday) morning or afternoon sun.

Watering

Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause leaf drop.

Temperature

The Dwarf Fiddle Leaf Fig prefers temperatures between 16-24°C. Avoid draughts as these can create undesirable temperature fluctuations.

Humidity

This Fig has no specific humidity requirements, although for an added boost, consider giving your plant an occasional misting.

Feed

Apply a weak dose of a fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

The lyrata Bambino is not known to be particularly fast or slow-growing, and typically reaches an ultimate height of 1 to 1.5m indoors.

Toxicity

Considered poisonous due to the latex in the sap, therefore keep away from children and animals. Avoid this plant if you have a latex allergy. Contains allergens that may result in asthma symptoms.

Air Purifying

This plant filters airborne toxins such as carbon monoxide and benzene and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Ficus lyrata Bambino is native to Western Africa.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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