Three Ways to Clean Fiddle Leaf Fig Leaves
Plants absorb light and carbon dioxide through their foliage, and keeping leaves dust free is an important part of maintaining their overall beauty and health. The Fiddle Leaf Fig, with its robust foliage and substantial surface area, is no exception! Regularly cleaning your plant’s leaves helps it soak up more sun and breath more easily.
What’s the best way to clean a Fiddle Leaf Fig?
There are many ways to clean Fiddle Leaf Figs, and depending on your space, one may make more sense than another! Here are a few of the best ways to keep your plant shiny and healthy:
1. Wipe the leaves with a cloth
The most basic method of cleaning large leaf plants, you can make a big impact with just a cloth and spray bottle. Douse the plant or each leaf in plenty of water and gentle wipe away dust. Keep in mind that leaves can be delicate, so take care not to beat them up too much when handling them. Depending on the size of your plant, this may be a very tedious process!
2. Give it a shower
For medium-sized Fiddles, giving them a shower in a sink, bathtub, or shower is a great way to quickly clean (and water!) the entire plant. There’s not much of a secret here, but while you’re doing this, you may like to let it sit in the sink in a couple of inches of water so that it may drink from the bottom up (which it will love!). Afterwards, wait until your plant is completely drained before placing it back in its decorative pot.
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3. Hose it down!
Similar to the shower method, place your plant in an outside area and use a hose to wash the entire plant from top to bottom. The fresh air will feel great and once again your plant will get a good deep water. Leave it outside for an hour or two to dry off, though make sure it’s not sitting in too much harsh direct sunlight. You may also want to avoid this method in very cold temperatures: if you’re cold, your plant is cold, and Fiddle Leaf Figs do not like to be cold!
Cleaning your Fiddle Leaf Fig (or any of your plants!) may not be something you do every week, but checking in regularly with your plants is a great way to stay on top of any issues that may arise. If things are starting to look dusty, give them a nice clean— your plant will appreciate it!
This post was adapted from the Fiddle Leaf Fig Plant Resource by expert Claire Akin. Head to their website to learn more about caring for the Fiddle Leaf Fig.
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