Basic rubber plant care light.
Ruby red rubber plant care.
In the growing season summer the plant should be kept moist.
Instead give your rubber plant a well lit spot with some indirect sun if possible.
Rubber tree plant care sun.
It now stands 6 from the ground.
Burgundy rubber plant care.
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.
Watch for droopy leaves which indicate a need for more water.
Its care is similar to that of the rubber tree however its unique tri colored variegation requires brighter light conditions than the burgundy variety to keep the colors strong and defined.
Many people put their rubber trees near a window where the light is filtered through a pair of sheer curtains.
The ficus elastica also called the rubber plant has climb up the ranks.
I liked how they looked but i was waiting for the one.
Ruby rubber tree plant.
Rubber plant care and growing tips.
Luckily enough i found it in ruby as in ficus elastica ruby red.
This includes wiping the leaves with a damp cloth or even misting them.
In this video i share with you my care tips for one of my favorite houseplants today.
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.
If the plant gets less light while leaves are growing the leaves will actually be larger.
During the dormant season your plant may only need water once or twice a month.
Rubber plant care guide light.
Grow away from continuous direct sunlight.
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.
Rubber plants water needs vary according to season.
The ones i ve seen are decora that s mine robusta variegata ruby and black prince.
Rubber plants are usually sold as floor plants.
The ficus elastica ruby also known as a variegated rubber tree is native to tropical regions of india and malaysia.
Rubber trees do not require much light but flourish in bright indirect light.
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.
How to care for a rubber plant ficus elastica.
The moment i saw it i had to have it.
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