Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig, from the Moraceae of plants, is a type of Houseplant that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Houseplant to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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How to repot Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Spring, summer. Rarely flowers outside of its native area. |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic |
2 – Turn your Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig, the soil type you should use is Moist but well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Vanda Orchid so you don’t waste soil.
How to nurture your Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig
Read on for some additional information on the care of Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig.
Should you grow your repotted Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig in your house or outside?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig is native to Africa and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig is in the 9-11, USDA hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig: taking care of your green companion after repotting
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig which is 9-11, USDA. Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig are native to Africa. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig, it gets Partial exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 6-10 ft. tall, 3-4 ft wide (indoors). Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
If your Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig is repotted, will it bloom?
Like all plants in the same family like Vanilla, a mature Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig may get to 6-10 ft. tall, 3-4 ft wide (indoors) but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of White, green. blooms during the Spring, summer. Rarely flowers outside of its native area. period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
What plant family is Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig from?
To take care of your Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Houseplant in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Moraceae that is toxic to humans and toxic to pets.
What other names does Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig have?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig? You may have come across Variegated Fiddle Leaf Fig Ficus lyrata ‘Variegata’ or Ficus lyrata ‘Variegata’ in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Tree Philodendron. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Phlox?