tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post7240520358978263110..comments2024-03-28T17:44:26.533-04:00Comments on Thrifty Decor Chick | Thrifty DIY, Decor and Organizing: My new favorite plant, the fiddle leafThrifty Decor Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-52615445871819019072014-11-15T15:01:14.033-05:002014-11-15T15:01:14.033-05:00I am a plant technician which means I take care of...I am a plant technician which means I take care of plants for a living. Fiddle Leaf figs have to have SUPER bright light or they will drop their leaves. They also are usually really root bound and need to be watered a lot! If you can give them bright light an lots of water they are very easy to care for. We always dust all of our plants. It is not just for looks.... dust build up reduces the amount of light that gets through and will eventually affect the health of the plant. Plants need light for photosynthesis and this is even more important when they are inside and usually getting less light than they would outside. We also use a spray wax called Pokon, just for plants, to give them a nice shine. This is just for looks, but it does make the plant look healthier. You sound like you have figured out how to take care of your plants, just like the professionals do!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7898863034967978922014-11-12T20:15:34.402-05:002014-11-12T20:15:34.402-05:00When I was in school for interior design, I had an...When I was in school for interior design, I had an instructor who said that she used Saturday mornings to "dust her plants." :-D Just letting you know -- you're not alone! Lol...Maria M.http://www.details-interiors.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-57443569547360978922014-11-08T08:11:09.104-05:002014-11-08T08:11:09.104-05:00I have found that fiddle leaf figs are very easy t...I have found that fiddle leaf figs are very easy to propagate using cuttings. My mom has one that is over 30 years old, and every time we move or a friend would like a fig we start a new one from it. If you're interested, search for "fiddle leaf fig cuttings"! It sure makes the price right!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21972240521058082352014-11-08T01:41:42.565-05:002014-11-08T01:41:42.565-05:00How would you like to live where everything has du...How would you like to live where everything has dust like that on it every blasted day? Have never lived in such a blasted dusty dirty place in my life. I could dust all day and it's still dusty, arrrggghhh. <br />Sure wish we have an IKEA close so I could get one of those fiddle leaf figs. Never heard of them until I read your blog. Gorgeous plants, love both versions. Will have to check Home Depot next spring see if they have any. I grow plants outside just fine but tend to forget plants in house. You've really got me interested and all your commenters really whet my interest for them. I've heard of washing leaves for long time but then I'm an old lady, (74). Enjoy your blog so much. You are one heck of a ball of energy with all you do. Happy weekend and seasonsrpprcrftrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02861352034915359506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-69734461908034600942014-11-07T15:25:02.999-05:002014-11-07T15:25:02.999-05:00I've been dying for one of these, but I am wor...I've been dying for one of these, but I am worried my cats might eat it-- well, just one rascally cat in particular. Maybe if I can find one that cheap it'd be worth a try!! Also... one of my chores as a kid was to wipe down the spider plant leaves with a sponge every Saturday. My mom was a bit of a neat freak, but it's recommended to do that if you have people with allergies in your house :)stephanie, sandpaper & gluehttp://sandpaperandglue.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-17739485765151048402014-11-07T13:14:10.215-05:002014-11-07T13:14:10.215-05:00I'd live a fiddle leaf fig for my dining room ...I'd live a fiddle leaf fig for my dining room but haven't been able to find just the right size. Oh, and I think you are super trendy in your decorating. Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04139243562131892929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-76093496017371725312014-11-07T10:21:27.458-05:002014-11-07T10:21:27.458-05:00I don't have a fiddle leaf fig but I have had ...I don't have a fiddle leaf fig but I have had ficus trees for years. A couple of times a year I set them outside during a steady rain. It cleans the leaves beautifully and also flushes out the minerals that build up in the soil. Of course it won't work if you don't have drainage holes in the bottom of your pot.Kim Rowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830104753311669618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-37608402147716781682014-11-07T09:30:05.330-05:002014-11-07T09:30:05.330-05:00That is too funny. I am also so behind on trends i...That is too funny. I am also so behind on trends in fashion, decor, pretty much everything. I just claim to "stick with the classics" rather than following the trends. Makes me feel better. :) But I have two figs, also from Ikea. One is dying, the otter is thriving. I'm going to put it in the brightest window I can find and see if that helps!. Colleen @ 58 Water Streethttp://www.58waterstreet.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-51005644706898246022014-11-07T09:27:40.993-05:002014-11-07T09:27:40.993-05:00Love, love, love my figs!! Just another tip. First...Love, love, love my figs!! Just another tip. First, tho, yes people do dust their plant leaves. The lady at the nursery told me that some of the dust on the leaves is probably chert from when they were hauled from Florida (I guess they are all grown there?). Anyway, the dust prevents the leaves from absorbing as much sunlight as possible which is so necessary, especially in winter. I have never heard of the mayo thing. There is a whole chat board with an expert on fiddles on Garden Web. If you have any questions, you can find anything you ever wanted to know about them on that site. Also, about anything house related (don't let the name fool you). I even found out how to paint my front door a high gloss black on that site. It's really a great source of information.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917839178944601336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-15503236525031403142014-11-06T23:28:41.439-05:002014-11-06T23:28:41.439-05:00Plant whore here. Rooms look naked without 'e...Plant whore here. Rooms look naked without 'em. And I totally wash mine. I do the big leafed ones like you did, and smaller leafed ones, I stick in the sink and use the sprayer. I have yet to become a fiddle owner, though. I'm generally a solid five years behind the times.Mindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07247379600555185331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-55652073019065591332014-11-06T19:20:17.847-05:002014-11-06T19:20:17.847-05:00My mother has had a fig tree, affectionately named...My mother has had a fig tree, affectionately named “Sir Isaac Newton” (get it? fig? fig newton?) that has been around since I was a little kid- it’s gotta be at least 20 years old now. But she’s carted it around through 6 moves and good ol’ Sir Isaac keeps going strong. He’s huge now, but seriously, he’s like a member of the family. Don’t know what we’d do without him. ;-)KaseyQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18394640941485859111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-67998862348886095282014-11-06T16:47:04.196-05:002014-11-06T16:47:04.196-05:00I love the look of these plants and I know one wou...I love the look of these plants and I know one would look lovely in my home. I got one from IKEA and, like you, immediately started killing it. Sadly, I never figured out exactly how much water/light it wanted and it is no more. I might try again if I find a good deal.harliehttp://loveofsunshine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-83662119562929878282014-11-06T15:39:21.267-05:002014-11-06T15:39:21.267-05:00Oh my gosh, I haven't heard "fiddle dee d...Oh my gosh, I haven't heard "fiddle dee dee" in so long. My grandmother used to say it all the time as her "F" word. LOL. She was a very dear person to me and I have many fond memories of her and summers baking in the kitchen. Thank you so much for making me smile and bringing back memories this afternoon. Fiddle dee dee, I miss hearing her voice. :)Adrianne Chttp://www.accidentalfitnessquest.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-11928514030448910002014-11-06T13:53:13.117-05:002014-11-06T13:53:13.117-05:00I grew up washing plant leaves, so know the proces...I grew up washing plant leaves, so know the process. We didn't use mayo, but milk, for some reason. Maybe it's because we lived on a small dairy farm. :) Who knows? Your plant looks great, cat butt and all. Scrappy_Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14756602327822860399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-21096153523354143502014-11-06T13:41:59.046-05:002014-11-06T13:41:59.046-05:00I bought that one more like a tree so I'm not ...I bought that one more like a tree so I'm not sure! I would say start now and see what happens. Let me know how it goes! Thrifty Decor Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387609050626968143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-85954376259912684832014-11-06T13:38:34.688-05:002014-11-06T13:38:34.688-05:00I too have jumped on the Fiddle Leaf Fig bandwagon...I too have jumped on the Fiddle Leaf Fig bandwagon....I learned from my first plant at Ikea that it does not require much attention...I was over watering it...leaves falling off....So with a bit of neglect and sun...they are doing better! Love the walls in your room!Shirley@Housepitality Designshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09945881622303698087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-2747813346273094252014-11-06T13:31:43.274-05:002014-11-06T13:31:43.274-05:00I got one at Home Depot this summer. It loved liv...I got one at Home Depot this summer. It loved living on our back porch all summer. I worried when I brought it in, but I kept in on the same side of the house near a window and it is thriving. And yes, I dust the leaves too. My brother actually had a client of his years ago that made him clean all of her indoor plants occasionally with a rag dampened with milk of all things. It apparently made the leaves shiny. LOLSimply LKJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06691860606573110974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-43123556559138421642014-11-06T13:10:03.458-05:002014-11-06T13:10:03.458-05:00My cat also doesn't touch my Fiddle Leaf Figs,...My cat also doesn't touch my Fiddle Leaf Figs, but looooves the palms.<br /><br />Did you prune to make yours branch or did you buy it more like a tree? I have two Home Depot FLFs, and they're pretty small now, but I want to be prepared for when they get to a size where I'd want to get them to branch. Do I encourage branching early or wait until it's closer to the desired height? Thanks!AdaPotatahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12056383512639182779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-2393833624521338242014-11-06T13:08:25.161-05:002014-11-06T13:08:25.161-05:00Yes, total plant person!! I have many in every roo...Yes, total plant person!! I have many in every room of my home - none of these kind though! Next IKEA trip for sure! And yes, just last night I dusted one of my kitchen plants, LOL. Happens often, especially with animals in the home, and everything gets a good scrub down when I repot in the spring :-).Kelly_ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13272485277767936812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-35402079906615263602014-11-06T12:57:59.597-05:002014-11-06T12:57:59.597-05:00I got one (a small one like your small one) at Hom...I got one (a small one like your small one) at Home Depot for $9.98! They had big ones for $20 something. I was a little concerned about it and our cat too but just like yours he doesn't touch it. I do keep a watch on him but so far he just loves the palms. I think cats like plants with "grass like" leaves.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03277740633375777499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-9549751011864522242014-11-06T12:47:40.634-05:002014-11-06T12:47:40.634-05:00Love mine as well! After a little trial and error ...Love mine as well! After a little trial and error I finally have healthy plants. I water and clean the leaves in the shower. The spray nozzle is great for removing dust.Brandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01049383432715304456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-7532264775422786162014-11-06T12:36:36.290-05:002014-11-06T12:36:36.290-05:00I've long admired the fiddle leaf fig tree, bu...I've long admired the fiddle leaf fig tree, but since I haven't inherited my farmer-father's green thumb, I tend to stay away from indoor plants and only buy cut flowers from Trader Joes. I might just have to give it a try with such a great price at Ikea.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10843398270568363433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781670590071996754.post-64166142275781624332014-11-06T12:15:56.910-05:002014-11-06T12:15:56.910-05:00I have had my ikea fig for about a year, i was wor...I have had my ikea fig for about a year, i was worried for $13 it wouldnt last, but knock on wood it seems to be the only plant i can keep alive.. yours look amzingAN-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774455408458945160noreply@blogger.com