Gardening Houseplants Choosing Houseplants These Little Fiddle Trees Make Perfect Houseplants for Small Spaces This new compact variety is perfect for smaller spaces. By Mackenzie Nichols Mackenzie Nichols Mackenzie Nichols is a freelance writer specializing in horticulture and entertainment journalism. Her expertise is writing articles about new plants, garden trends, tips and tricks for gardeners, entertainment trends, Q&A's with business leaders in entertainment and horticulture, and newsworthy articles relating to trends in modern society. She has over 5 years of experience writing for major publications. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on September 30, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Over the past few years, big and bold fiddle-leaf fig trees have been absolutely everywhere, including magazines, television, and social media (especially Instagram) as a must-have houseplant. You know them, you love them, and now there's a miniature version for your indoor garden! Meet Little Fiddle, a new dwarf variety from Costa Farms that tops out at about three feet tall and wide, less than half the size of a regular fiddle-leaf fig. Its compact proportions enable the Little Fiddle plant to add eye-catching lushness to your home without taking up too much precious space. Kelli Jo Emanuel / BHG As popular as the regular fiddle-leaf fig trees have been, "not everyone has space for a big hulking tree in their home," says Justin Hancock of Costa Farms. He notes that while it's young, "Little Fiddle is perfect for desks and tabletops." The plant will grow slowly, but when it does reach its mature size, you may want to use it as a floor plant. Six Expert Tips for Decorating with Houseplants So Every Room Feels Like an Oasis Wherever you place it, Little Fiddle will complement most home decor styles. Hancock says that these plants work especially well with modern and contemporary designs. They'll also easily fit into clean-looking Scandinavian-inspired layouts. Kelli Jo Emanuel / BHG How to Care for a Little Fiddle Like larger fiddle-leaf figs, a Little Fiddle plant is relatively easy to take care of. Just make sure your plant gets plenty of bright, indirect light. If you have good lighting in a bathroom, try setting it near the window—it will love the extra humidity. Otherwise, your plant will appreciate having a humidifier nearby. Keep the plant out of cold drafts from doors and windows. Try to water regularly, letting the top few inches of the soil dry out before watering again. Once in a while, dust off your Little Fiddle's broad leaves with a soft cloth. This helps the plant collect as much light as possible and keeps it looking clean and fresh. Hancock also recommends carefully repotting your Little Fiddle every two years or so into a slightly larger container with a drainage hole. Fill in the additional space in the new pot with fresh potting mix that includes a slow-release fertilizer. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit