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Join scores of decorators who have discovered the design potential of the ornamental Fiddle Leaf Fig. “On-trend†is how Dr. Paul Thomas of the University of Georgia describes the fiddle leaf fig. The University of Minnesota Extension calls it “living sculptureâ€; and The New York Times calls it “the ‘it†plant of the design world.†You wonâ€t grow this plant to harvest edible figs â€" thatâ€s another type of plant in the Ficus family â€" but youâ€ll definitely want to grow the Fiddle-Leaf Fig. This is The Houseplant Youâ€re Seeing All Over Pinterest Interior Design Artists are Going Crazy Over The Fiddle Leaf Fig!- Dramatic Leaves.The signature feature of Fiddle-Leaf Fig is its massive oval-shaped leaves, which can grow up to 15 inches long and 10 inches wide. Many of the leaves grow into a violin, or fiddle, shape, which explains the plantâ€s name. - Superior Container Plant. Whether you grow Fiddle-Leaf Fig inside or outdoors, it is easy to grow as a potted plant. In fact, itâ€s because of its design appeal in containers that youâ€ll see it in the pages of upscale interior design magazines.- Disease- and Pest-Resistant. Not too many pests bother Fiddle-Leaf Fig, so you wonâ€t have to spray it with chemicals to keep the bugs away. This is always a plus when youâ€re growing plants indoors, because you donâ€t want your living space invaded by insects. And if youâ€re growing Fiddle-Leaf Fig outdoors, even pesky deer rarely nibble on this plant.Fiddle-Leaf Fig grows as an evergreen perennial in only the far south, where it does not freeze (Zone 10). If you live in this zone, you can grow it year-round as an outstanding landscape plant. But it truly excels as a statement plant for your home or office. In a container, or planted indoors, it typically reaches a height of around 6 feet. Its bold leaves and vase shape allow it not only to fill a bare wall space but also to give any room in your home or office a touch o