Whether theyre big brown splotches or little green speckles, weve got a fix.

When theres too much moisture, the root system cannot absorb it.

(Spider mites don’t usually go for more mature leaves.)

Fiddle leaf fig brown spots on leaves

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These tiny pests can be easily removed with a spray of water on the undersides of the leaves.

If so, you may need to water a bit more often.

(That said, it is more likely the brown spots appear at thecenterof the leaf with overwatering.)

Fiddle leaf fig brown speckles on leaves

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Check the drainage hole of your container for a blockage.

If a large area of the leaf is damaged, remove it from the plant.

To fix this problem, repot the plant in a larger, well-draining container with fresh potting soil.

Fiddle leaf fig brown leaf edges

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Fiddle leaf fig with brown spots in the middle of the leaf

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