Fiddle-leaf Fig
Ficus lyrata Warb. · Moraceae
Toxic to pets
Also known as Fiddleleaf Fig, banjo fig, lyre-leaf figtree
Pet safety
Toxic to pets. Toxic to cats. Toxic to dogs. Toxic to horses.
Clinical signs: Decreased appetite, drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, skin irritation from sap contact.
Source: Pet Poison Helpline .
Care
- LightBright indirect – Direct sun
- WaterLet the top inch dry
- HumidityAverage household
- Temperature18°C – 24°C · 64°F – 75°F
- DifficultyDifficult
- SoilStandard potting mix
- FertilizingMonthly, growing season
Size & habit
- Mature height (indoor) 1.8–3 m
- In the wild 9–15 m
- Habit
- Growth rateModerate
Common problems
Propagation
Sources
- Taxonomy GBIF #5361899
- Toxicity Pet Poison Helpline
- Supporting sources
- Pet Poison Helpline — Ficus (genus) — explicitly names fiddle-leaf fig: Toxic to cats and dogs — irritating sap
- ASPCA — Ficus benjamina (sibling species, same genus): Toxic to dogs, cats, horses — ficin and psoralens
- MSD Veterinary Manual — Ficus spp.: Furocoumarins, psoralens, ficin
- Care references Cross-checked — see methodology.