Many people put their rubber trees near a window where the light is filtered through a pair of sheer curtains.
Ruby red rubber plant care.
This includes wiping the leaves with a damp cloth or even misting them.
It now stands 6 from the ground.
Rubber plants water needs vary according to season.
Rubber trees do not require much light but flourish in bright indirect light.
The ones i ve seen are decora that s mine robusta variegata ruby and black prince.
Luckily enough i found it in ruby as in ficus elastica ruby red.
The ficus elastica ruby also known as a variegated rubber tree is native to tropical regions of india and malaysia.
Water when the top inch of soil becomes dry and fertilize monthly.
During the dormant season your plant may only need water once or twice a month.
How to care for a rubber plant ficus elastica.
Instead give your rubber plant a well lit spot with some indirect sun if possible.
Watch for droopy leaves which indicate a need for more water.
Basic rubber plant care light.
In this video i share with you my care tips for one of my favorite houseplants today.
In the growing season summer the plant should be kept moist.
Grow away from continuous direct sunlight.
Rubber tree plant care sun.
Rubber plant care guide light.
Ruby rubber tree plant.
The moment i saw it i had to have it.
Lets start with a quick summary of rubber plant care with additional details following.
Rubber plants are usually sold as floor plants.
Rubber plant care and growing tips.
Burgundy rubber plant ficus elastica burgundy a man made cultivar develops large leaves 8 to 12 inches long and 4 inches wide with a burgundy tint and.
I have come across a lot of rubber plants aka ficus elastica in garden stores but never really fell in love with them to buy one.
The all green types will take some shade and poorly lit spaces but too much for too long and the plant will become lanky and spindly.
I liked how they looked but i was waiting for the one.
If the plant gets less light while leaves are growing the leaves will actually be larger.
Red lipstick and buying way too.
Mine was growing in a 10 pot and i repotted it into a 15 pot last year more on that below.
Rubber plants need bright light to thrive.
Grow your rubber plant in soil that drains well create moderate humidity and keep temperatures between 50 f 10 c to 85 f 29 c.
