Good Morning! Hope everyone had an awesome holiday weekend. I want to thank you all for the birthday wishes. It totally made my day to see those lovely comments : ) Thank you!
So on to this post - Ever since tackling my first succulent centerpiece, I've been searching
high and low for a house plant to put in the corner of my kitchen.
Because of my lack of green thumb skills, I shamefully admit to only owning silk plants in the past but not no more. My latest obsession seems to be of a little plant called Fiddle Leaf Fig. I dig it!
You may have heard of this tree, after all it's very popular and has been popping up all over the place. Given their current popularity I can see why people love this plant - its sculptural shape and large waxy leaves makes them eye appealing.
You may have heard of this tree, after all it's very popular and has been popping up all over the place. Given their current popularity I can see why people love this plant - its sculptural shape and large waxy leaves makes them eye appealing.
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So over the weekend I made a call to a local nursery and luckily they had only one left. I had them hold it for me just incase there was someone else as eager as I was to get there paws on it. I was fully prepared to squabble someone but thankfully I didn't have to. Ha!
Once we got home I stimulated and straightened out the roots and repotted it into a ceramic pot. It is recommended you use a pot that's 3 times it's size as these babies are known to grow over 11 feet tall.
I'm quite smitten by my new plant. I may just have to purchase some more in the event they become available and ahem.... it survives. Anyone else in love with em' as much as I am?
Happy belated birthday! Love the new plant...the leaves definitely have an interesting shape.
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine! Yes the leaf shapes are what caught my attention.
DeleteThat IS a fabulous plant. One of my best friends swears by talking to her indoor green friends : ) Hey, her plants are always healthy, so what can I say? Maybe there's something to it. Happy Belated Birthday!
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenny :) and I have heard of talking to plants. I guess I will be talking away!
DeleteYou called just in time! I haven't seen these, but I love their shape, and the fig leaves are so big! Its very cool :)
ReplyDeleteWell I'm so glad I was able to let you in on these awesome plants.
DeleteI am obsessed with this plant too! I am waiting till I am in the new house to spend the $ on one. Was it expensive? good luck.. I will be following to see how you care for it!
ReplyDeleteNo not all Tiffany. I got it for 29.99 at a nursery. You should check yours out!
DeleteLoveeee...they are so pretty!! My fingers are crossed that your new baby thrives! :)
ReplyDeleteAwe thanks , and while your at it don't forget to cross a few toes as well ;) haha
DeleteI didn't know about these but I love them! I always kill houseplants but I would love to give this one a try. The fig leaves are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI would have never thought that Angie. If anyone has a green thumb it's you :)
DeleteI want one of these as well. Let me know how easy/hard it is to take care of, as I've been know to kill a house plant or two. :)
ReplyDeleteI will most definitely let you know!
DeleteI LOVE it! Is it supposed be easy to care for and hard to kill? I do no have a green thumb either and kill everything I bring into the house. :) Let me know if it lasts, and I will get one too!
ReplyDeleteHi Kelly! Yes apparently they are, here is a link for more info on them http://tree-species.blogspot.com/2009/03/indoor-fiddle-leaf-fig-care-tips.html I will let everyone know in a couple of months how my plant is doing :)
DeleteFiddle Leaf Fig. I love it! I am totally copying you and running the nursery to see if there are any left.
ReplyDeleteYours is so pretty!
blessings,
karianne
I agree, Fiddle Leaf Fig is a cute name for a plant :-) I actually hadn't really noticed it popping up everywhere, but I bet that now that I know what it is, I'll be seeing it everywhere! It's really a nice looking pant - love the big leaves :-) Fingers crossed that yours grows up to be big & strong :-)
ReplyDeleteKelly
Great choice! I'd be proud to own this plant!
ReplyDeleteI've been seriously digging on these lately! I'd love to get one when I convert my living room to a dining room.
ReplyDeleteI love this plant. I may need to find one. I am great with outdoor plants, but kill everything inside. Happy Birthday, by the way.
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting a Fiddle Leaf Fig! I'm so jealous you got one. I read somewhere that they are hard to take care of, so it stopped me from buying one. I can't wait to hear your thoughts once you've owned it for awhile.
ReplyDeleteI have been obsessing with Fiddle Leaf fig for ages but I can't seem to find them anywhere near where I live! Yours look great!
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday and thanks for visiting!
Have a fabulous weekend!
Jessie
www.mixandchic.com
I'm so jealous! I haven't been able to find one anywhere and they are STUNNING.
ReplyDeleteI too have become obsessed with this plant. I was thinking of getting a {dare I say?} a fake one lol I want one for our river house and there is no way I can take care of a live one when I am not there that often. I wonder if they look as good fake as they do real...I might change out one of my plants at home for one of these, at least I can try to see if I can keep it alive. I don't have a green thumb either. Love yours! What a great price too!
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