Scientists made fake leaves and dropped them in water tanks to observe how different shapes move as they sink.

When a fiddle leaf fig becomes root-bound, it will drop its leaves because there isn’t enough space in the pot for the plant to receive proper water, nutrition, or oxygen, says Langelo.

When a fiddle leaf fig isn't getting enough water, its leaves will start to curl and eventually drop, and you may even start to see some brown spots. The soil itself will feel dry to the touch ...