The Ficus Lyrata D.30 cm is one of the most beloved indoor plants in contemporary design. With its 30 cm diameter pot and a height of approximately 140 cm, this specimen brings its unmistakable visual presence into your home or office: large fiddle-shaped leaves - glossy, leathery and deep green with raised light-colored veins - arranged with natural grace along the upright stem, creating an architectural silhouette of extraordinary elegance. The Ficus Lyrata is not just a plant: it is an icon of modern interior design.
Main features:
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Species: Ficus lyrata (Ficus Lyrata / Fiddle Leaf Fig)
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Pot diameter: 30 cm
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Plant height: approximately 140 cm
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Type: Bright-indirect-light indoor plant
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Foliage: Large fiddle-shaped leaves, glossy and leathery, deep green with raised light-colored veins
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Growth habit: Upright and architectural - single stem with leaves arranged along the stem
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Ideal for: Living rooms, studies, offices, receptions, contemporary design spaces
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Care level: Medium - requires environmental stability and careful watering
The Ficus Lyrata: the ultimate icon of interior design:
Over the past ten years, the Ficus Lyrata has conquered the pages of design magazines around the world, the Instagram profiles of the most influential interior designers and the living rooms of the most beautiful homes. This is no coincidence: its large fiddle-shaped leaves - which give rise to the English name Fiddle Leaf Fig - have a unique visual presence in the world of indoor plants. Each leaf is a natural work of art: large, glossy and leathery, with raised light-colored veins that create a graphic pattern of extraordinary beauty. At 140 cm tall with a 30 cm pot, the Ficus Lyrata is a striking presence that transforms any room into a design space.
Why the Ficus Lyrata is the plant of contemporary design:
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Architectural silhouette - the upright stem with its large leaves creates a clean, modern vertical line
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Sculptural leaves - large, glossy and unmistakable in shape, they are a decorative element in their own right
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Stylistic versatility - it adapts perfectly to modern, Scandinavian, industrial, tropical and contemporary classic interiors
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Presence without bulk - it occupies vertical space without spreading out, making it perfect for medium-sized rooms
Ficus Lyrata vs other Ficus varieties: the visible difference:
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vs Ficus Amstel King - much larger and more sculptural leaves, with a more architectural and vertical silhouette
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vs Ficus Nitida - enormous leaves vs small, dense leaves: two opposing aesthetic philosophies
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vs Ficus benjamina - a more upright and modern growth habit, with incomparably larger and more impactful leaves
Ideal for:
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Designer living rooms and living spaces - the green focal point recommended by every interior designer
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Studies and home offices - a touch of nature in the workspace
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Receptions and offices - contemporary elegance that conveys taste and modernity
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Boutiques and retail spaces - a green display with great visual impact
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Restaurants and dining spaces - a contemporary, lush atmosphere
Care and placement:
Position: Plenty of bright, indirect natural light, preferably near a large east- or west-facing window. The Ficus Lyrata is sensitive to being moved: once you have found the ideal position, avoid relocating it. Avoid intense direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves, and cold drafts, which can cause leaf drop.
Watering: Moderate and careful. Allow the top 3-4 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. The Ficus Lyrata is sensitive to both overwatering and underwatering: either can cause leaf drop. Use room-temperature water, preferably low in limescale.
Humidity: It appreciates moderate ambient humidity. Mist the leaves occasionally or place a humidifier nearby, especially in winter when the heating is on. Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to keep them glossy and promote photosynthesis.
Temperature: Ideally between 16°C and 24°C. Avoid sudden temperature changes, cold drafts and temperatures below 12°C.
Fertilization: Fertilize every 2-4 weeks during the growing season (spring-summer) with a balanced liquid fertilizer for indoor foliage plants.
Fun facts:
Ficus lyrata is native to the tropical rainforests of western and central Africa, where it can reach heights of 12-15 meters in nature. The name lyrata comes from Latin and refers to the shape of the leaves, which resembles a lyre - the musical instrument of ancient Greece - and also gives rise to the English name Fiddle Leaf Fig. It became the signature plant of contemporary interior design starting in the 2010s, when it began appearing regularly in home décor magazines and on social media around the world, becoming a green status symbol for interior design enthusiasts.
Important note: The Ficus Lyrata is a plant that requires stability: frequent moves, sudden changes in light or watering mistakes can cause leaf drop. With the right care and ideal positioning, however, it is a long-lived and highly rewarding plant. Every specimen is unique: the shape and arrangement of the leaves may vary slightly. Images are for illustrative purposes and are not binding.
The Ficus Lyrata D.30 H.140 cm is the green icon of contemporary design: large sculptural fiddle-shaped leaves, an unmistakable architectural silhouette and a striking presence that transforms any room into a space of style and beauty.
Perché sceglierla
- Luce: luce indiretta.
- Ideale per: ufficio, cucina, camera da letto, soggiorno.
