This video checks in on Matilda, a fiddleleaf fig revived/rescued nearly two months before. The plant is doing well and has put on new growth, which is an indication that she will survive and thrive. See how well Matilda, the fiddle leaf fig plant, is doing, including her two new leaves. She has been getting bright light from a window and supplemental lighting. She is watered when she is approaching dryness. The video also explains why you want to keep damaged leaves on the plant when you are reviving a houseplant.
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Today, we’re going to check in on Matilda, our fiddle leaf fig that we rescued back on March 8. Right now, we’re nearly two months later, and you can see some exciting new growth! When a plant you’ve revived shows new leaf growth, it’s a sign that it is likely going to be okay, provided you continue to care for it properly.
These new leaves have come up within the last couple of weeks. They started very small, of course, but they are getting bigger. This new leaf growth is also an indicator that the plant has taken well to repotting.
In the previous video, I covered how one of the leaves got very damaged. Instead of removing it completely, I made a little cushion to hold this leaf up, as it kept falling. Plants need as much leaf space as possible to capture sunlight for chlorophyll production. Even damaged leaves can still contribute positively to the plant’s health, so it’s better to leave them on if they’re not completely dead.
Another consideration is the two-thirds plant to one-third pot ratio. If I were to remove too much foliage, I wouldn’t have enough plant above to support the roots, which could lead to root rot. Fortunately, we prevented that from happening with Matilda by acting quickly during her revival.
Matilda is doing better now, and I will check in with her again in a month or so, depending on how much new foliage she produces. I did recently water her, and the moisture gauge shows it’s midway right now, indicating it’s not time to water her again just yet. I prefer to wait until the gauge reads closer to four before watering again.
Regarding fertilizing, when I repotted her on March 8, I used some of my green gourmet houseplant food, which is a mild organic fertilizer. I will wait another month before fertilizing her again, as she was already planted in good soil and had been fertilized during her revival.
Matilda is receiving bright light from the window, as well as supplemental full-spectrum artificial lighting. These factors contribute to her thriving condition, and in a year, she should be nice and tall.
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Indoor Gardening with Matilda: FAQs
What signs indicate that a plant is recovering?
New leaf growth is a positive sign that a plant you are trying to revive is doing well. If the plant shows new leaves, it indicates that it is likely to be okay.
Should I remove damaged leaves when reviving a plant?
It’s not always necessary to remove damaged leaves. Leaving some damaged leaves can help the plant capture sunlight for chlorophyll production, supporting its recovery.
What is the two-thirds to one-third plant-to-pot ratio?
This ratio means that if you remove too much foliage, you may not have enough plant material to support the roots, which could lead to root rot.
When should I water my revived plant?
Water your plant when the moisture gauge reads around four on a scale of one to ten. It’s essential to avoid overwatering, especially in the recovery phase.
How often should I fertilize a recovering plant?
When reviving a plant, it’s best to wait a month after repotting and fertilizing before applying more fertilizer, especially if the plant was already in nutrient-rich soil.
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