Overwintering guide
How to overwinter fiddle leaf fig
Winter watering
Cut watering right back — fiddle leaf fig uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
The mistake that kills fiddle leaf fig in winter
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and fiddle leaf fig rots from the base.
More fiddle leaf fig care
Overwintering fiddle leaf fig — FAQ
Does fiddle leaf fig need to come indoors for winter?
Fiddle leaf fig is hardy to roughly USDA zone 10 — winter lows around -1°C. That means it will not survive frost and needs to come inside. Fiddle leaf fig is frost-tender, so overwintering means bringing it inside and letting it rest rather than pushing it to grow. Move it indoors well before the first frost, give it the brightest spot you have (light levels indoors drop sharply in winter), and keep it away from both cold window glass and hot radiators — the swing between the two does more damage than the cold itself.
When should I move fiddle leaf fig for winter?
Bring indoors when nights start dropping below about 10°C, ahead of the first frost.
How often should I water fiddle leaf fig in winter?
Cut watering right back — fiddle leaf fig uses far less while growth slows, and cold, wet compost is the usual cause of winter root rot. Stop feeding until spring.
What kills fiddle leaf fig over winter?
Watering on the same schedule as summer. In winter that keeps the roots sodden while the plant is barely drinking, and fiddle leaf fig rots from the base.