Fiddle Leaf Fig Rescue Kit

## Emergency Stabilization Protocol A Fiddle Leaf Fig dropping leaves is in crisis mode. Here's the immediate triage: ### Step 1: Stop All Changes Do NOT: - Move the plant - Repot it - Change watering frequency - Prune anything Ficus lyrata hates change. Every adjustment adds stress. First, stabilize the environment. ### Step 2: Check the Roots (Gently) Slide the plant out of its pot just enough to see the root ball: - **White, firm roots**: Healthy, likely environmental shock - **Brown, mushy roots**: Root rot from overwatering - **Dry, crispy roots**: Underwatering or pot-bound Don't unpot completely—just peek at the bottom and sides. ### Step 3: Environmental Audit Check these three factors: 1. **Light**: Is it getting bright, indirect light for 6+ hours? 2. **Airflow**: Any drafts from vents, doors, or AC? 3. **Watering**: Has the schedule changed recently? Most leaf drop is caused by one of these three changing suddenly.