I finally figured out why my Ficus lyrata kept dropping leaves—turns out I was rotating it way too often
PlantParent·3 July 2026Community
I finally figured out why my Ficus lyrata kept dropping leaves—turns out I was rotating it way too often! I read that they like consistency, so I picked a spot with bright indirect light and just... left it alone. Three months later and I'm seeing new growth. Has anyone else struggled with the fiddle leaf fig's reputation for being dramatic? I'm cautiously optimistic that mine has turned a corner, though I'm still nervous about overwatering.