Ficus elastics, is also know as rubber plant. It is well know for it dark green, thick and beautiful foliage. Though considered difficult to maintain or sustain in the Indian plant parent community, it becomes easier to nurture them if they are given the right mix of bright light, watering and fertiliser.
Light:
This plant demands bright indirect light and can tolerate morning sun. If placed in low light corner or not enough light space, they leaves slowly become leggy, pale and fall off eventually. It is difficult to revive a rubber plant.
Water:
Frequent watering is a must. They cannot tolerate prolonged dryness. Keep the soil steadily moist.
Soil:
A well draining potting mix will do. Repotting the plant or changing the soil is necessary for this plant, once an year for healthy growth. Add a liquid fertiliser once in week during the growing season.
Donāt place the plant near drafts. Take the falling leaves seriously, it means the plant is in serious conditions and it may die eventually. Maintaining a good balance of indirect light, moisture in the soil and fertilising is important. Donāt over do or under do it.
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