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Is the Fiddle Leaf Fig Edible? The Toxic Truth About This Houseplant

Dec 26, 2025 •

4 min read

Over 800 species exist in the Ficus genus, but not all are safe for consumption. The popular Fiddle Leaf Fig, scientifically known as *Ficus lyrata*, is one of these, and it is absolutely not edible for humans or pets due to toxic compounds found in its milky sap.