Fiddle Leaf Fig Propagation

[WaterWitchin]

Originally Posted by camille1585

I was not familiar with this fig species until this thread, and wow does it have huge leaves!! Now I want one at home and have a good spot for it, but my significant other would probably kick me out!

Question though, do these root easily enough to not need typical cutting care? (By 'typical' I mean the ABCs of cutting propagation:Prune back the remaining leaves to about half to a third of their total length, use a small pot, and cover the pot with plastic.)

Fiddleleaf figs, along with some of the Monsteras, were some of the "must have" plants that became popular with millennials. At least here in the USofA. Of course I'm about ten years behind in getting a fiddleleaf, and have no desire for the huge monsteras.

Actually I have no idea about the proper rooting of them. I just read up on the web, and chose a method that suited me. I did have three in water, but decided I didn't have the patience to keep dumping out water and refreshing every few days as recommended for them, so switched methods to all rooting this way and gave away a few more cuttings.

I've heard of doing that leaf cutting on hydrangeas, but have never done it that way. Have actually never heard or at least noticed those ABC's you speak of for rooting cuttings. Never done any of those with a plant I've propagated. It's always been either plunk into a moisture retaining fast draining mix of soil and perlite, or stick in a vase or glass of water. No regard to pot size, other than putting into something I plan on it growing in for awhile. Never have tried bagging anything. I have a glass cloche I've used to start stuff a few times, or a rescue re-rooting.

Basic instincts of doing it that way, because it's the way my grandma did it.

[camille1585]

Back when I did the equivalent of an associate degree in horticulture we were taught all these best practices for making cuttings, and learned that transpiration via the leaves was the mortal enemy for most types of cuttings. It never occurred to me to try otherwise, as my gut reflex is to always prune and bag any cuttings with leaves!

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They're poor house plants. Few homes have the proper high humidity, very bright light and low-salt water they need to look good. In the right place they do look amazing.

[Dimples]

I agree that most people don’t have suitable indoor conditions for them to do well as houseplants. They need a lot more light than homes can typically provide. Most people I know that have them end up watching them decline over months or years until they get tossed.