Fiddlehead figs belong to the mulberry family. Like all plants in this family, the fiddler fig contains a milky sap that is slightly poisonous. Caution is therefore required when small children and curious pets are part of the family.
The violin fig is slightly poisonous
The violin fig is slightly poisonous
The poisonous milky sap of the violin fig can be found in all parts of the plant. It triggers slight discomfort and occasionally also allergic reactions of the skin - especially when small children or pets eat parts of the plant.
If children and pets are part of the family, you should therefore make sure that you only care for violin figs in a safe location.
Never leave trimmings or discarded leaves lying around, but dispose of them immediately so that neither children nor pets can get hold of them.
tips
Cutting a fiddle fig is not required. Nevertheless, it can make sense to shorten the tree if it has become too tall or if you want to encourage the plant to branch out.