How to Prune a Fiddle Leaf Fig

This Fiddle Leaf Fig needs some Pruning for sure. Follow this link to a video on how to properly prune yours today — Pruning a Fiddle Leaf Fig, Before Pruning

Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees have been all the rage in home decorating for several years now. And thanks to websites like Amazon and stores like Costco the prices on them have become more reasonable recently. I have had my Fiddle Leaf for several years, something like 4-5, so long that I can’t really remember at this point. When it came time to prune our Fiddle Leaf Fig, I thought you might want a little insight into how I learned to prune them and propagate them into new trees for friends. Thus, my How-to Prune a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree was born.

Below you will find a how-to video that I have posted to my YouTube channel. However, there are a few things you will need.

Learn how to Prune a Fiddle Leaf Fig without fear — Pruning a Fiddle Leaf Fig

Things you need to Prune a Fiddle Leaf Fig:

Sharp hand pruning shears or heavy-duty kitchen scissors. Pruning shears are best. I am linking here the exact Pruning Shears I have used for years. The Fiskars PowerGear 2 Pruner has a mechanisim that creates more cutting force without more pressure from your hand. Major hand saver for me & you!
Large flower pot with fresh potting soil (for rooting new tree from cuttings)
Rooting hormone (for rooting new tree from cuttings). Amazon also carries the same rooting hormone I used in my video. it is Gardentech Root Boost Hormone Powder.

The key is cutting the tree in the right area with sharp pruning shears. You do not want to cut in the middle of a stem between two leaves. You want to cut just above a leaf. That is rule number one for good pruning.

Propagating Fiddle Leaf Figs is easy if you follow a few simple steps — Cover your stem with rooting hormone before planting

A fresh haircut for your fiddle leaf fig! — After Pruning, it looks drastic but don’t worry!

Propagating a Fiddle Leaf Fig

So, the key with starting new trees from a cutting is this, they will not grow from a single leaf. You need a pretty long stem with the leaves removed to place below the soil line to grow strong roots. You will need 2-3 leaves remaining at the top so the cutting can absorb light and grow. The rooting hormone stimulates root growth from the stem. A little water helps it stick, simple as that!