Hello,

From the picture you sent, the brown and black spots on the leaves and leaf loss may be a drainage problem and root rot. The possible cause of root rot is too large of a container, the wrong soil, and too much water. If your problem is severe, you will want to repot your plant to a new container with perfect drainage and use fast-draining soil to make sure your plant’s roots can breathe.

Here is a detailed information sheet from North Carolina State University for Fiddle leaf tree care: https://plants.ces.ncsu.edu/plants/ficus-lyrata/.

Thank you for your question! Therese N. Michigan State University Extension Master Gardener Volunteer

You may also contact the toll free MSU Extension lawn and garden hotline at <personal data hidden> with your gardening questions or visit www.migarden.msu.edu for Smart Gardening resources.

Thank you so much, Therese.  It's a big plant and we would hate to lose it.

You are welcome