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Ficus lyrata
Fiddle-Leaf Fig
Ficus · Moraceae
Ficus lyrata, commonly known as the fiddle-leaf fig, banjo fig, fiddle-leaved fig tree, lyre leaf fig tree, or lyre-leaved fig tree, is a species of plant in the mulberry and fig family Moraceae. It is native to western Africa, but is cultivated around the world as an ornamental plant.
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Classification
Genus
Ficus
Family
Moraceae
Common name
Fiddle-Leaf Fig
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Ficus lyrata belongs to the Ficus genus within the Moraceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Low once established
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Free-draining, low phosphorus
Growth rate
Moderate to fast
Mature size
Varies by species
Landscape use
Maintain current usage
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Cultivars
Selected named varieties and which job each is best suited to.
'Bambino'
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Fiddle-Leaf Fig.
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Further reading
- 01Ficus lyrata taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
- 02Tree species list - urban suitability and selection attributes — City of Sydney
