Notes on my Fiddle Leaf Fig

I've had my Ficus lyrata for about eight months now, and I'm finally seeing consistent new growth after moving it away from the south-facing window. Everyone says these need bright light, but in my arid climate the afternoon sun was just scorching the leaves. Now it's thriving in an east-facing spot where it catches morning rays without the intensity. Has anyone else found that the standard advice doesn't quite translate to drier climates?