Ficus lyrata
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is a tropical West African tree grown in NE Florida as a striking container or patio specimen, prized for its enormous, deeply veined, fiddle-shaped leaves. In zone 9b it must be overwintered indoors, where it serves as a dramatic architectural houseplant. For sale in St. Augustine, FL from $16.95.
Good planting window.
Can be planted with extra attention to watering.
Ideal planting window.
Retains foliage through winter. May need protection below 25°F.
Grows best in bright indirect light or dappled part sun; avoid harsh direct afternoon sun which scorches the large leaves. Indoors, place near a bright east- or west-facing window.
Water thoroughly when the top inch of soil dries out, then allow excess to drain fully — never let roots sit in water. In NE Florida's humid summers reduce frequency; maintain consistent moisture in the warm growing season.
Use well-drained, fertile potting mix. Fertilize three times a year (spring, summer, fall) with a balanced slow-release granular fertilizer. In NE Florida this plant is best kept in a large container and moved indoors when temperatures drop below 35°F.
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and sandy.
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, and loam.
Shares 3 of the same needs: similar light, moderate water, and loam.
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and sandy.
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and sandy.
Shares 3 of the same needs: shade, moderate water, and well-drained soil.
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Fiddle Leaf Fig is a houseplant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 15-25 feet × 10-15 feet.
Last reviewed March 2026. Our care guidance comes from trusted horticulture sources and decades of helping St. Augustine gardeners. Conditions here can vary dramatically from one area to the next, so come ask us and we'll tailor it to your yard.
