Hi! I purchased this Fiddleleaf a few weeks ago and noticed that there were some dry roots at the bottom holes….
Since then, I’ve been watering it about once a week and it has sprouted two new leaves! Yay!
But now…I’m noticing that a lot of the bottom leaves are turning brown … it was previously a spot where it was getting a little knocked around and I’m not exactly sure if THATS the reason ?… I was under the impression that I was supposed to put it in a bigger pot (because it looked like the roots at the bottom that were kind of dry were making their way out) but now I’m also noticing some spots on the stem and I’m wondering if I’m supposed to do something other than put in a bigger pot?? Unsure if it can be saved but I’m definitely willing to try if someone can help point me in the direction of what it might be to do…. I’m nervous to take it out of the pot without having a good idea of what to do if I’m not just repotting it.
If I do take it out of the pot and a lot of the roots are dried out – I’m assuming I trim it back and repot in a smaller pot?? I live in Virginia so it’s winter ❄️ I have not fertilized it or anything since I got it because I’m under the impression that I don’t do that in the winter, but this is my first fiddle leaf so I’m hoping for some guidance. Please & thank you 🌿
by Kittenbaby13
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It’s pretty normal for roots to grow out the bottom. It doesn’t really mean the plant needs to be repotted or anything as usually they are just looking for water. I usually prune them off so they don’t block the drainage holes. That size of container looks fine to me. Any smalller and it would start falling over!
Brown dried spots on the leaves is often a sign of underwatering. Instead of watering once a week, water it very deeply and try to get all the soil wet. Then don’t water it again until the top layer of soil is nice and dry.
Where in your house are you keeping it? This is one of those plants that REALLY REALLY likes light. You should consider putting it right in the middle of a bright window if you haven’t already.