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Definitely sounds like a moisture issue! I don't know how big your pot is, but once a week sounds like a lot. The bigger the pot, the longer you'll need to wait between watering to really let the soil dry out. I recommend a moisture meter (I just got this one) to really understand what's going on with your moisture levels.

Not sure what kind of leaf deterioration you're seeing, but I was having an issue with all of my new growth at the bottom of the plant falling off and/or molding. I had to switch from watering weekly to every 2 or so weeks for my 6" pot, based on my moisture readings.

I also like to use cactus soil for almost all of my plants because it drains super well. I've heard that Miracle Gro isn't an ideal soil line to use, but haven't tested that theory. In some cases, soil can prolong moisture retention and not allow the plan to dry out as quickly as is ideal.

I’m in north america too but mine did ok after an almost immediate repot & being on the other side of the curtain in a south facing window (indirect/filtered bright light). I don’t fertilize quite so often though, maybe once every third watering? I hold back on fertilizing a bit since I think it’s possible to do it too much and “burn” your plant (experience with that happening with some other plants). I don’t have it on a specific watering schedule, I just go by the top two inches of soil being dry. I will say when I repotted I moved that one to a teracotta pot and that seems to make it dry out a bit faster than my plant that is still in its nursery pot.

The yellow splotchyness on the leaves makes me think it would do well with some fertilizer. It could also have to do with the lack of drainage holes though. I got this kind from amazon and my plants always put out new growth after.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BG98GQD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_8RYoDbPCJCQXA


If it were me, I would repot into a well draining pot with the soil mix the other poster mentioned. Give it a good water. Put it a few feet away from your window and leave it alone for a week or two to see what happens. It may drop some leaves in protest but it should be ok. Then I’d think about fertilizing with the next watering. It’s a beautiful plant OP i think it will look great once you get it situated!

I’m having the same issue. I re-potted in 100% cactus mix just because I bought a bag & didn’t have more potting soil to blend. It felt right but we’ll see. The information I read online said to water after you re-pot but my soil was so wet & I’d sprayed the roots off after removing from the old soil & cutting out the rot so the roots felt hydrated so I skipped watering after re-potting. I cut off the worst leaves (less than 10%) but the ones left with some spots don’t look like they’re going to fall off any time soon they’re just not as pretty as before : ( I also bought a root rot treatment off amazon that’s arriving today. I hope it helps. See link below. Wishing your plant the best of luck!

https://www.amazon.com/Houseplant-Resource-Non-Chemical-Protecting-preventing/dp/B07J9MG66S

Not OP, but I bought this off amazon on the recommendation of a friend and my FLF loves it. Ton of new growth this summer.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BG98GQD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_GcvzDb7A14XXK

Also wouldn’t fertilize too much more this season depending on location (assuming north hemisphere due to Costco :)) as it’s about to be fall

Thank you! Yes, water meter is included :) I got a three pack of these pots on amazon -

7'' Round Self Watering Planter... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MZPYYSJ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Thank you! It's been through a lot but it's gorgeous! I use this meter.

https://www.amazon.com/Moisture-Tester-Vegetables-Gardening-Outdoors/dp/B07T52YXP1/ref=asc_df_B07T52YXP1/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=366329556945&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14078386932206708647&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028321&hvtargid=pla-800795435646&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=77906172644&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=366329556945&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14078386932206708647&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028321&hvtargid=pla-800795435646

I’ve read that if you over water the plant it can cause the roots to rot. You can get a root remedy special for fiddle figs on Amazon.

Link:
Houseplant Resource Center Root Supplement - Root Stimulator for Plants Boosts Nat... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J9MG66S/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_i_sDPMDbT9MGD2N

I got them from amazon!! My fiddle leaf is in the smaller one :)

MyGift Set of 2 White Ceramic Vintage-Style Hobnail Textured Flower Planter Pots/Storage Jars https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SWBSZE2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Xi6rDbPQKG4T2

>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BG98GQD/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_api\_i\_GcvzDb7A14XXK

A more cost effective fertilizer is this one. I have a large watering can, so I put this in the bottom, measure out the appropriate amount of warm water, and then slowly water at the roots till the water comes through the drainage holes. (My fig is in its nursery pot inside an outdoor ceramic planter that also has drainage.)

I haven’t tried the fiddle leaf fig plant food yet (https://amzn.to/2l7rKHc), although I have seen around the web it seems to be quite beneficial. I think OP may be using it though.

I've had a lot of luck using this with a sunny window and weekly watering:

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07BG98GQD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

From Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBFNWLM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FUqqDb2WX8JRP

[This one] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IGFJXHC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_wA1oDbTFGV8NA)

That happened to mine from the inconsistent and not enough watering. Also get these two and feed when you water. Fertilizer Plant Food

This is the pot I bought, really cheap and its self watering.