Leaves turning brownish on my fiddle-leaf fig

[negan]

So far it's just one at the bottom but I have no idea what's going on.
I know they can be finicky but I tried my best to keep mine in the same location, same watering schedule etc.
What am I doing wrong?

 

[cpp gardener]

That looks like the oldest leaf on the plant. I think it's just dropping a leaf that no longer contributes sufficient energy to the plant. Probably nothing to worry about unless many more leaves show signs.

 

[negan]

Thanks! That's reassuring! The leaf from the first photo got entirely brown and fell off already and the same process seems to be starting for one leaf above.

 

[cpp gardener]

How long has it been in that location? How big are the plant and pot?

 

[negan]

South-facing window, about 2 months now. It's still in the original pot I purchased it in as I wanted to wait till spring with repotting.

 

[cpp gardener]

Great view! Perfect location!
As long as it stays evenly moist it should do great in that location. Since it will be getting so much light it can stay fairly moist and not have an issue with over-watering.

 

[negan]

You're right, the bottom two leaves browned and fell off but others don't seem impacted so far and it stays stable

 

[cpp gardener]

 

[robertsilver]

Yeah, that looks like a basic issue, simply old leaves falling off. It's because the leaves are entirely brown. But in future you should be cautious if the leaves are partially brown or have brown spots or the brownness isn't limited to lower leaves only. That's when you'll have to worry about your watering - maybe too much or too little. Otherwise, your location is great and the fig has a great sunlight exposure. And yeah, the repotting in spring is a great idea, it rejuvenates the soil and keeps the fig fresh. You're doing alright.