Ficus Lyrata: Very commonly known as the “Fiddle Leaf Fig”, this Ficus is a tall, sculptural indoor tree recognized for its large, violin-shaped leaves, and bold architectural presence. Typically grown as a single-trunk or multi-stem specimen, it’s used for a dramatic focal point in living rooms, atriums, and bright office spaces. Fiddle Leaf Figs are among the most iconic indoor tropicals, prized for their glossy, oversized foliage and their ability to bring height and a modern aesthetic to indoor plantings. Most Fiddle Leafs grow best in bright indirect light. As long as watering is consistent and they’re protected from drafts or sudden environmental change they adjust to indoor conditions just fine.

Fun Fact

Despite their reputation for being finicky indoors, Fiddle Leaf Figs naturally grow in open, sunny tropical forests of West Africa, where they can reach heights of 40 feet.

Variants

The Standard Fiddle Leaf has the large, violin-shaped leaves and the classic upright form, Bambino is smaller and has more compact leaves, Columnar has a trained single trunk with a leafy crown, and then there’s Bush Form where the plant has multiple stems for a fuller, shrub-like appearance.