We check in with the fiddleleaf fig Matilda, who is being revived. She has several new leaves and is thriving. Find out how she’s been doing and why she’s thriving. See Matilda get fed with organic houseplant food.
Fiddleleaf Fig (Matilda) Revival Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list…
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Today, we are checking in with Matilda, a plant we’ve been reviving since March. Back then, she was struggling because she had been placed in a pot that was too big. Now, she’s showing great progress with lots of new leaves since we began her revival.
You may remember from a previous video that I used a prop to support one of her large leaves that had a tear. I didn’t want to remove the leaf because she had so few leaves at the time. It’s important to avoid removing too many leaves during a plant revival because it can upset the balance between the size of the plant and the pot. Ideally, you want a two-thirds plant to one-third pot ratio, and the same with the root mass.
I’m pleased to share that Matilda has doubled in size since March. It’s now the beginning of September, so it’s taken a few months, but she’s looking really healthy. Fiddle-leaf figs are gorgeous plants, so reviving them is definitely worth the effort. Her pot size is perfect now, so I won’t be repotting her.
It’s time to water Matilda, as she’s fairly dry. My moisture meter is reading in the 2-3 range, and she typically registers around 4-5, so it’s definitely time to give her a drink. I’ll also be adding some fertilizer since she hasn’t been fertilized since she was repotted. I’ll be using my Green Gourmet Healthy Plant Food, which I’ll link below.
When fertilizing, I make holes with a wooden dowel to ensure the fertilizer reaches the root zone. It’s important to get the fertilizer to the roots because that’s where it can be most effective. Simply sprinkling it on top doesn’t work as well, as it takes a long time for the fertilizer to reach the roots, and sometimes it doesn’t get there at all.
For this size pot, I’ll make about three or four holes for the fertilizer. I also have some vermicastings (worm compost) that I’ll be adding for an extra boost. Vermicastings are great for plants because they provide a broad spectrum of micronutrients. Remember, as the caretaker of your houseplants, you are responsible for giving them everything they need to thrive.
After adding the fertilizer and vermicastings, I’ll water Matilda thoroughly to activate the nutrients. Ideally, you should water the soil before adding dry fertilizer, then water again afterward. This ensures the fertilizer is well-distributed and reaches the root zone effectively.
Matilda has received a nice boost today, and I expect her to continue growing beautifully. I’ll check in on her again in a month or two. Thank you for stopping by today! Please leave any comments about indoor gardening tutorials you’d like to see. Remember to like, comment, subscribe, and share this video, and hit the bell if you’d like to be notified when new videos are released.
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My Fiddleleaf Fig (Matilda) Revival Playlist: 
• How to Revive a Fiddleleaf Fig (Matilda)