Fiddle Fig Leaf Ficus lyrataLarge and striking fiddle shaped leaves. The tobacco plant (Ficus lyrata) is also known as the fiddle leaf plant. It lives up to its name. The indoor plant also purifies the air. Large and striking fiddle shaped leaves. The tobacco plant (Ficus lyrata) is also known as the fiddle leaf plant. It lives up to its name. The indoor plant also purifies the air. The root ball should always be kept slightly damp.