Ficus & Rubber Plant

The rubber plant is an iconic houseplant. The rubber plant is a popular indoor plant known for its attractive foliage and easy care requirements.

Ficus Rubber Plant Care

Need a Rubber plant care kit? It includes everything you need to keep your Rubber plant roots, leaves and soil in top condition so your plant will look great!

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Let's find out what the most popular rubber plant varietes are and how to care for your rubber plant with tips and useful information.

Ficus Plant Varieties

There are several indoor rubber plant varieties, each with its unique charms and characteristics. Some of the most popular ficus varieties include:

Ficus elastica Abidjan 'Burgundy'

This variety has deep burgundy-colored leaves, a mesmerising hue of red that catches the eye and adds a touch of elegance to any space.

Ficus elastica Tineke

The 'Tineke' variety features variegated leaves with shades of green, cream, and pink, creating a stunning visual display.

Ficus elastica 'Robusta'

''Robusta' is known for its large, glossy leaves and robust growth habit, making it a popular choice for indoor greenery.

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Rubber Plant Light Requirements

Rubber plants thrive in bright, indirect light. A spot near a window is the ideal one to place your plant, where it can receive filtered sunlight. You should avoid exposing it to direct sunlight, as it can scorch the Ficus plant leaves.

How Often to Water Rubber Plant

Knowing your rubber plant water needs is crucial for the health of your rubber plant. When the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch, its time to get rubber plant watering!

Free draining soil is important too, ensure that the pot has drainage holes to prevent waterlogging, as excessive moisture can lead to root rot. Perlite is a great addition to your soil, it is great at helping the soil become more free draining.

Rubber Plant Temperature

Rubber plants prefer temperatures between 60-75°F (15-24°C). They can tolerate slightly lower temperatures but are sensitive to cold drafts, so keeping them away from drafts and maintaining a consistent temperature is important in ensuring the success of your plant.

Ficus Humidity

Do rubber plants like humidity? In short yes, but a moderate level of humidity around your plant is all that is required! This is easily achieved by placing a tray filled with clay pebbles and water.

Misting the leaves regularly with houseplant myst will also help with increasing humidity and also add nutrients that will enhance the growth of your rubber plant.

Rubber Plant & Ficus Soil

Ficus soil should be well-draining. A potting mix that retains some moisture but doesn't become waterlogged is ideal. A mixture of moss, perlite, and sand works well for rubber plants.

Houseplant focus repotting mix makes a great rubber plant soil.

Rubber Plant Fertiliser

Ficus fertiliser should be applied to your plant once a month during the growing season. A balanced liquid fertilizer will make the ideal food for rubber plant collections.

Houseplant focus fertiliser is a great spider plant food.

Pruning Rubber Plant

Ficus pruning undertaken regularly helps maintain the shape and size of your rubber plant.

Wondering how to prune rubber plant? It's easy, trim any leggy or overgrown branches to encourage new growth. When you give your rubber plant a prune ensure you remove any yellow or dead leaves to keep the plant healthy and looking good.

Rubber Plant Support

With the right conditions, rubber plants can grow quite large. While they are a slow grower, as they grow they often benefit from support. Use plant support stakes to provide support and train the plant to grow in the desired direction.

Final Thoughts on Rubber Plants

Rubber plants grow upright and can get quite large with the right care. With their gorgeous leaves, Ficus houseplants offer a rewarding and beautiful plant that will thrive in a bright spot.

Remember to provide them with the right light, water, humidity, and temperature conditions. We think learning how to care for them is a rewarding process for any plant owner.