Variegated Ficus Lyrata

The variegated fiddle leaf fig is one of the most difficult plants to obtain here in the United States, but it’s just so beautiful that you’ve gotta try!

Send Inquiry

Product Details

The variegated fiddle leaf fig

Variegated Ficus Lyrata Plant Features

The variegated fiddle leaf fig is one of the most difficult plants to obtain here in the United States, but it’s just so beautiful that you’ve gotta try! My first attempt was a complete failure, but my second attempt was a great success! I’ve learned a lot throughout this process and now I’m here to share my top tips for improving your chances (including one bit of information that is CRUCIAL!!)

Variegated Ficus Lyrata Growing Instructions

Once you do manage to land a variegated fiddle, how do you care for it?

These plants (and most variegated plants) have a reputation for being fussy and difficult to care for. A lot of this is because of their coloration. After all, variegation is the result of a cell mutation that causes plants to produce less chlorophyll, the chemical that makes plants appear green.

While this mutation is responsible for the beautiful coloring that makes variegated plants so sought after, this mutation also reduces a plant’s ability to convert energy into sunlight because chlorophyll is also the chemical responsible for photosynthesis. That means the green, chlorophyll-rich parts of the leaves have to work overtime to support the white, cream, or silver parts of the leaves that contain less chlorophyll.

Variegated Ficus Lyrata Special Care