Repotting: Healthy specimens are fast growing plants with aggressive root systems (which is pretty typical for any ficus). Try to repot the plant annually, stepping up the pot size 2 to 4" until the plant reaches the desired size or until you can" t manage the container anymore. Once plants are in large containers, scrape off the top few inches of soil and replace with fresh potting soil annually.

Growing Conditions

Tips: This plant does not like to be turned or be moved frequently. Position the plant permanently and keep it clean by dusting with an old T shirt. Stake and prune as needed. Ficus lyrata will only keep leaves that face the light; leaves facing a darker wall or corner will not last. Expect your ficus to loose leaves if you move or re position the plant.

Light: Ficus lyrata require bright, filtered light. They can even tolerate some sun, especially if placed in an eastern facing window. Plants that are kept too dark will fail to grow rapidly.

Water: Keep moist, but don" t allow it to sit in water or it will drop leaves and suffer from root rot.

Soil: A good, fast draining potting soil will do nicely.

Fertilizer: Apply Maxsea All Purpose fertilizer seasonally and up to monthly for plants not in perfect conditions, or recovering from stress.

• Grow Ficus Lyrata in bright, indirect sunlight for the best growth and enjoy!
• WaterFicus Lyrata with approximately 2 3 cups of water about once a week. Adjust as needed for your environment.
• Ficus Lyrata sports big leaves in a rich shade of dark green that add a lush, tropical look to any room.
• Nasa studies show having plants in your home improves your mood, sparks your creativity and reduces stress; plants can help filter harmful pollutants, such as formaldehyde, from indoor air.