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7 Best Pots for Fiddle Leaf Fig (2025 Reviews)

Last updated: November 9, 2025
Find the perfect pot for your fiddle leaf fig with our tested reviews of 7 top planters, from budget-friendly options to designer statement pieces.
HHelen Cho
November 9, 2025
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TL;DR
The best pots for fiddle leaf fig combine proper drainage, appropriate sizing, and stable design. Our top picks include the LA JOLIE MUSE Woven Basket for style, Perfect Plants Ceramic Planter for beginners, and Lechuza Classico for self-watering convenience. Always choose pots 2-4 inches larger than the root ball with drainage holes.
Frequently Asked Questions

What size pot does my fiddle leaf fig need?

Choose a pot 2-4 inches (5-10 cm) larger in diameter than your plant's current pot. For young plants under 2 feet (60 cm) tall, use 6-8 inch pots. Medium plants 2-4 feet (60-120 cm) tall need 10-12 inch pots. Large plants 4-6 feet (120-180 cm) tall require 12-14 inch pots. Avoid oversizing—excess soil stays wet too long and causes root rot.

Do fiddle leaf fig pots need drainage holes?

Yes, drainage holes are absolutely essential for fiddle leaf fig health. These plants are extremely sensitive to overwatering and root rot. Without drainage holes, excess water accumulates in the bottom of the pot, creating anaerobic conditions that kill roots. If you have a decorative pot without drainage, use it as a cachepot with a plastic liner pot inside that has proper drainage.

What's the best material for fiddle leaf fig pots?

Ceramic with drainage offers the best balance of aesthetics, stability, and moisture management. Terracotta works well if you tend to overwater or live in humid climates, as it wicks excess moisture away from roots. Quality plastic can work for beginners learning watering patterns. Avoid materials like concrete or metal that don't breathe, and always prioritize drainage holes over material type.

How often should I repot my fiddle leaf fig?

Repot every 2-3 years or when roots fill the current pot. Signs your fiddle leaf fig needs repotting include roots growing through drainage holes, water running straight through the pot without absorbing, or significantly slower growth during spring/summer. Spring is the ideal time for repotting when plants are entering active growth season.

Can I use decorative pots without drainage holes?

Use decorative pots as cachepots only, not as the primary growing container. Place a plastic pot with drainage holes inside the decorative container, with a layer of pebbles or activated charcoal between them. This protects both your plant and the decorative pot while maintaining proper drainage. Alternatively, carefully drill drainage holes using a masonry bit if the material allows.
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Helen Cho

Helen is an interior plant stylist in Los Angeles who works with restaurants, offices, and residential clients to select and maintain indoor plants. She studied design in college and got into plants when a client asked her to "green up" a mid-century modern home. Helen's expertise sits at the intersection of design and plant care—she thinks about light, scale, texture, and color, but she also knows which plants will actually survive in a given space. She's killed enough fiddle leaf figs in dark corners to know better. Helen maintains her own collection of over 80 houseplants in her apartment and writes about indoor plant selection, styling, and the practical side of keeping plants alive in interior environments.

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