Ficus Elastica Tineke

DISCLAIMER

1. The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
2. Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
3. Overall Height is measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.

GENERAL INFORMATION

• Up to the 1970s, the rubber bush has been one of the most prominent plants in any German household.
• It also looks as amazing as a pot plant in stairwells or office buildings.
• The Ficus Elastica is equipped with big, rubbery, dark-green, and shiny leaves.
• The tropical ornamental tree is a very tough and low-maintenance plant with which you will be quite happy.

SOIL REQUIREMENT

• The best potting mix for rubber tree plants is well-draining and slightly acidic with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 7.0.
• The Ficus elastica can tolerate a variety of potting mixes but will thrive in one containing one part peat or potting soil, one part pine bark, and one part coarse sand or perlite.

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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT

• For the young roots, apply a high phosphorus fertilizer to stimulate root development.
• As the plant matures to producing much foliage, apply a high nitrogen fertilizer every four (4) weeks during growth as this stimulates full and healthy foliage development.

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LIGHT REQUIREMENT

• As the Ficus elastica likes to be in soil with a good amount of moisture, avoid placing it somewhere drying, such as near a drafty window or vent, heater, or in direct sunlight.
• Bright, indirect light is ideal for growing the Rubber Plant, however, they are unusually tolerant of lower light spaces for a ficus.

WATER REQUIREMENT

• It requires a very humid, moist environment.
• Spray them regularly especially if the plant is surrounded by heated air.

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