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PatchesNBrownie
New York, NY
September 30, 2009
05:25 PM Post #7121076
| Hello!
I am writing today because my recently acquired fiddleleaf fig tree is coming down with something I cannot identify! I am attaching representative pictures of it. There are these brown DRY spots forming, sometimes around the edge and sometimes in little circles and sometimes in zig-zag lines along veins of the leaves. There are no signs of rust on the bottom side of the leaves and no aphids or any other visible bugs. I don't think it's leafminers either because the zig-zag lines do not get bigger as they go??
PLEASE HELP! I think it's spreading throughout the tree and I don't know what to do!!!
Thank you so much - I really love this tree and would love to live with it for many many years to come. :'-(
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themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 01, 2009
03:45 PM Post #7124102
| PatchesNBrownie, it looks like more than one type of damage, but need a little more info. Is it in a container; how big is it ;can you take a picture of the whole tree? Water schedule and fertilizer? |
PatchesNBrownie
New York, NY
October 01, 2009
09:18 PM Post #7125167
| Hi, thank you so much for replying!
It is in a 14" plastic round container with Miracle Grow "moister control" soil. It has Miracle Grow in it, I think that's plant food (=fertilizer)? It is about 4 feet tall, and I just bought it last month. I water it maybe once a week, I've read that it's very bad to over-water these guys.
THANK YOU AGAIN for your help!!!
Here is a picture of the whole tree
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themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 01, 2009
09:26 PM Post #7125198
| It actually looks pretty good. Some of the damage appears to just be transplant shock...a little tip browning. A little roughed up from being transplanted...the split leaf, and maybe at some point a bug or two...nothing serious.
They don't want to be really wet, but don't let it dry out completely. Stick your finger down in the soil and if you don't feel moisture, water it. They are pretty easy to care for.
It may rebel a bit when you bring it in for the winter. Put it by the brightest window and keep it out of drafts. |
PatchesNBrownie
New York, NY
October 01, 2009
09:26 PM Post #7125203
| Here is another picture composite that is showing various damages on the plant... 
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themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 01, 2009
09:34 PM Post #7125240
| I would just watch it carefully and get it ready to come inside. The damage really looks like transport and transplant damage. Have you seen any bugs on it? |
PatchesNBrownie
New York, NY
October 01, 2009
09:48 PM Post #7125302
| No I have not seen any bugs on it, and I have checked every single leaf and all the stems! I am in love with this plant - so pretty.
It was initially outside in NYC but I brought it in about 2 weeks ago. I think and hope you are right because I really really love this tree! I just was not sure if it was simple transplant damage, because I see little holes in the middle of the leaves sometimes I don't know if there is a leafminer or something involved.
I will keep a watchful eye on it... THANK YOU SO MUCH for your help!
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themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 01, 2009
09:53 PM Post #7125320
| You are welcome. Here are a couple links for you on care
http://plantcareguru.com/plant_care/fiddle_leaf_fig.php
http://tree-species.blogspot.com/2009/03/indoor-fiddle-leaf-...
If you have more questions, just ask. Good luck with your plant...I really like mine too. |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 02, 2009
09:35 AM Post #7126487
| I have had my Fiddle leaf for a number of years. It is doing very well, despite the damage from weather, critters and clumsiness...grin I am gonna post a few pics so you can compare and also to reassure... 
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themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 02, 2009
09:37 AM Post #7126493
| Leaf damage.. 
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themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 02, 2009
09:38 AM Post #7126496
| The wind blew it over 
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themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 02, 2009
09:41 AM Post #7126508
| And this is sun scald. But, the plant is doing just fine, and I think your plant will be fine also. 
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PatchesNBrownie
New York, NY
October 02, 2009
10:30 PM Post #7129122
| Your tree looks great!!! I love how full it is - very pretty. I hope mine becomes as big and strong as yours. I hope to prune well in the spring time - I'll definitely be back here to ask for some help on that as well!
Thank you So Much for all your help - enjoy your lovely tree! :-) |
themoonhowl
Prairieville, LA
(Zone 9a)
October 02, 2009
11:05 PM Post #7129238
| You are very welcome. |
jjsgramma
Woodhull, IL
(Zone 5a)
October 02, 2009
11:19 PM Post #7129281
| Listen to moon she is very knowledgeable on many thing.
Good luck with your plant its very nice. |
