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The fiddle-leaf fig tree is the houseplant that refuses to go away.More than five years after our first post about the trend, #fiddleleaffig is still dominating social media.

You may think you know everything there is to know about this plant, but it doesn't love life as a houseplant.There is more than meets the eye with fiddle-leaf fig trees.You can say they have strong opinions about the world, but read on to learn their likes and dislikes, and debunk some myths you may have heard along the way.

The fiddle-leaf fig tree is the most popular houseplant in the world.

If you want to grow a fiddle-leaf fig tree, you need to start with a stem that is at least 6 inches long.Any leaves that grow without a stem are only for decorative purposes and will not grow into a new tree.

Air layering is a method of propagation for fiddle-leaf fig trees.To encourage new root development, you will need to make a slanted cut on a stem.

It used to cost $150 or more to buy a fiddle-leaf fig tree at a plant shop.

You can buy a live fiddle-leaf fig tree online from $12 to $19,99 from Ikea.

A fiddle-leaf fig tree that is unhappy and losing leaves is the worst thing that can happen to you.A potted fiddle-leaf fig tree can grow as tall as 10 feet indoors, even though it will never reach its mature outdoor height of 50 feet.

Have you really absorbed the truth after hearing this before?Fiddle-leaf fig trees don't like drafts, soil that is too wet, too much sun, dry air, or loud music.Just kidding about that last one.For the fiddle-leaf fig tree's birthday, you may want to get a humidifier.

See No.3 above.The good news?Your fiddle-leaf fig tree is really, really happy if it outgrows your house.It should be moved to a sheltered spot outdoors to protect it from the elements.

It is all about the styling.If you pair a skinny fiddle-leaf fig tree with a slender euphorbia or other plant, it will look like a design statement.

Your rainforest escapee will thrive if you have moist air with a humidity level of 65.Most indoor environments have a humidity level of 10.If your tree is tired or its leaves are turning brown, mist it with a humidifier nearby.

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