Rubber plants (ficus elastica) are ideal indoor plants due to their low-maintenance care, quick growth, and thick leaves. To water them, place them in a sink or bathtub, slowly pour water onto the soil until it starts to drain out of the bottom of the pot, and allow the plant to soak up the water for 15-20 minutes. Discard any excess water that has accumulated in the saucer or tray. Rubber plant watering must provide matching moisture to what the plants would find in their native Southeast Asian habitat. In the home interior, this may be difficult to achieve unless you are vigilant or use a plant moisture meter.
To ensure proper drainage, humidity, and watering techniques, consider placing your rubber plant near a humidifier or using other methods like misting the leaves with water to increase the humidity around the plant. The Golden Rules of Watering Rubber Plants include keeping the soil uniformly moist, using the correct size pot, and watering when the top inch of soil is dry. A well-draining soil mix is recommended, and keep the plant away from direct sunlight.
Ideal indoor temperatures for rubber fig plants are between 60°F and 75°F (15°C). To avoid root rot, water the rubber tree every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Water more often in brighter light and less watering. Rubber plants like to be kept consistently moist but not soggy, and they don’t tolerate drought well. Instead of watering on a set schedule, water when the soil is almost completely dry. Spray with a mister every few days to keep their leaves moist. Place the rubber plant in a bright room, but keep away from direct sunlight.
📹 How To Water Rubber Plant
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Should you water a rubber plant from the top or bottom?
Rubber plants require a tailored approach to watering, with top watering being the most effective method. This involves evenly pouring water across the soil until it drains out the bottom, resembling a gentle rain shower. Bottom watering involves placing the plant in a tray of water and allowing it to drink up from the bottom, ensuring full hydration. Room temperature water is the golden rule, and the plant prefers a gentle, steady flow. Watering should be done until the plant drains out, then stop. Adjusting the water amount based on the plant’s size and pot capacity is essential.
How often should I water a rubber plant indoors?
Rubber Plants require weekly watering, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings, especially during winter when only fortnightly watering is needed. They thrive in medium to dappled sunlight, but prolonged exposure to bright direct sunlight can burn and scorch their leaves. They thrive in a humid environment, but can withstand average humidity levels. Misting or clustering plants can help raise humidity.
Should I let my rubber plant dry out?
Rubber plants require sufficient moisture between waterings, which can be determined by using your finger to determine the moisture in your potting mix. For small pots, let the top 1/2 inch dry before watering, while larger pots should allow at least the top quarter of the soil to dry out. Always water your rubber plant thoroughly and have a drainage hole in the pot. Rubber plants are low light tolerant, so it’s essential not to overdo it indoors.
Place your plant in front of a window with direct sun, either Eastern or Western-facing. If you live in the Northern hemisphere, an unobstructed Southern window is ideal, but adjust accordingly for Southern hemisphere plants. Remember to water your rubber plant thoroughly and ensure a drainage hole in your pot.
Do rubber plants like to dry out?
To ensure the health of your rubber plant, it’s essential to water it thoroughly and have a drainage hole in your pot. Avoid letting the soil dry out completely to avoid stressing the plant’s roots. Rubber plants are low light tolerant, so it’s crucial not to overdo it. Place your plant in front of a window with direct sun, either Eastern or Western-facing. If you live in the Northern hemisphere, an unobstructed Southern window will provide ample direct sun, while those in the Southern hemisphere need to adjust accordingly.
Is it better to overwater or underwater a rubber plant?
Overwatering or underwatering can cause brown tips with yellow edging and dropping from the lower portion of a tree. Standard Planters come with a removable drainage plug, but beginners should avoid this option due to difficult watering mistakes. A layer of drainage, such as Aeration Stones, is recommended at the base of the planter to allow roots access to oxygen and prevent anaerobic damage. If using the drainage hole, include a Plant Saucer beneath the pot to collect excess water. For most plants in standard planters, watering about once a week, watering the soil mass until water begins pooling in the Plant Saucer.
How long can rubber plant survive without water?
The eraser plant (Parietaria judaica) is a relatively low-maintenance species that can survive for several weeks without water. It is advisable to ensure that the plant is not accessible to curious pets or young children, as it is a fortifying houseplant with peat-free soil.
Do rubber plants like tap water?
To water your Rubber Tree, use lukewarm distilled or rainwater, or tap water if you don’t have access to it. Keep in mind that the more light your plant receives, the more water it needs. If your plant is in a bright light spot, it will need more water than in a lower light spot. Adjust your watering accordingly and avoid getting water on your plant’s leaves to prevent rotting or airborne diseases.
If you want to encourage branching or make your plant taller, prune it during the growing season, as it is more active and even out its shape. Remember to keep your plant’s environment in mind when watering and pruning.
What does an overwatered rubber tree look like?
Excessive irrigation of rubber plants can result in the development of several adverse conditions, including discoloration of the foliage, stunted growth, and root rot. These issues can lead to the premature shedding of leaves and, in severe cases, the deterioration of the root system.
How do you know if a rubber plant is thirsty?
Consistent watering is crucial for maintaining the health and longevity of your rubber tree. If the leaves start to droop, it indicates a high level of thirst. Rubber trees prefer to dry out but don’t want to become bone dry. If the water runs out quickly through the soil, it’s time to give it another soak. To avoid root rot, ensure the plant has time to dry out, as it can be affected by overwatering. To avoid root rot, it’s recommended to let the top 2/3 of the soil dry out before watering the tree again. This will help the plant maintain its health and longevity.
How to revive an overwatered rubber plant?
In order to facilitate the recuperation of the plant, it is recommended to refrain from providing further irrigation, permit the soil to attain a state of complete dryness before resuming the watering regimen, and expand the distance between the plants when rehydrating.
📹 How to Care For Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) | Houseplant Care Tips
In this video I share with you my care tips for one of my favorite houseplants today. The Ficus Elastica, also called the Rubber …
I have a ficus tineke and it has browning edges and some leaves have dropped. I don’t suppose you have any tips on how to diagnose that? When people say stick the finger in the top 2-3 inches, doesn’t that depend on the size of the pot? A small plant with 5 inch depth should not be using the same generic test as a mature plant in a pot with 15 inch depth for example.
Great advice, thanks! Recently purchased a rubber tree plant. It is about 4 inches in height, planted by the nursery in a large glazed pot. I would like to water from the bottom up. The glazed pot has a draining plate, very shallow. Should I remove the planter from the shallow plate below the pot and water it in a larger bucket to ensure it gets enough water?
Hi plant and poetry my ficus tineke has drooping leaves but I don’t know why it’s dropping. It look healthy, it’s not root bound, I always water when the top inch is dry like you mentioned, it gets morning sun then I move it to a place where is bright. Do you know what might be wrong. I have a feeling that the leaf is heavy that’s why it’s dropping because the trunk is like a stick.
I think mine should have been dead. He’s in a south facing window sill, with close to feezing draft every night. Never lost a leaf, and he’s shooting new growth like crazy. Had him for 2 years now. So happy, and so beautiful! I think they get used to different things. Hard to be careful up here in Norway 😁
I have a burgundy rubber plant that I cherish and love. I put mine out-doors for the entire summer until early autumn and he/she thrives. The fresh air helps give fresh oxygen to the earth and the outdoor temperature helps naturalise the plant. In fact it’s 20th December and mine is still outside. He seems to be doing okay so far but I’ll bring him in before the frosts start in January. He seems to love the outside especially the rain as its natural water.
“They’re so easy”, y’all be saying, but I’m perusal this because the ficus that I got four-five months ago dropped three of its four leaves in like one day, and now it looks really sad with a single leaf and a very slow-going new growth. Sounds like I’ve over-watered, and that the soil might be too dense. I’ll make adjustments based on your article, and hope that I can salvage it 😭😰
I recently got a burgundy and a variegated during a day of plant shopping with my mom paid $14.00 for both really good sized but still in 4″ containers. Still giving them time before I transplant since we had big temperature changes last week… They are so lovely! Happy to add them to my collection 🙂
I’ve had mine since 2015, and it is super easy and chill… and I haven’t even been following all of the tips in the article! Mine is the dark green one, it was just a little thing from the grocery store, and now it’s taller than me! Many of the tips in this article were one I didn’t even know about! Like the nursery pot inside the decorative pot?? And watering to allow thw water to pass through??
Thank you, Plant Guy for a simple, concise “how to article!” Can you address when to repot this plant? I’ve had one (in a North window) for about 2 years and it seems to me, to be growing so slowly. I’m wondering if the soil is “old,” so maybe I’ll freshen 1/2 the soil with Cactus soil, as you mentioned. THANKS!
I made a huge mistake and almost killed my rubber plant, thank you so much for this article, it saved me! I reppoted my plant 2 days after buying it because some roots were sticking out (mistake n. 1) I used a terracota clay vase (mistake n.2) and my plant hated it. The leaves were drooping and getting brown spots, so I thought maybe I was overwatering it, but I wasn’t. The roots were super dry because the vase sucked all the water. Now I reppoted it and used the soil you indicated and it’s amazing, 2 days later it looks super healthy and pretty. Thank thank thank you!
I’ve had one for ~3 months with only a north facing window and she is doing alright! She has new growth, and I re-potted her ~1 month after I brought her home. I used a 10″ ceramic pot with an attached drainage tray. I put ~2 inches of expanded shale in the bottom, organic potting soil, and topped it off with an inch of orchid bark for aesthetics, AND to keep my cats from digging in the soil.
Hi there – you’re great thank you so much for this information. I have two rubber trees and one of the two is huge now. I only had her for a year and she has exploded out of her container. I live in Tampa, FL where as you know gets super hot and we are in a zone 9-10. My question is can I plant them outside in a shady spot?
Hi! I brought my first rubber plant yesterday!!! SO excited! I do live in Thailand and we have the aircon on for a few hours a day. How could this affect him? also, he stands in a ceramic pot with one drainage hole. The roots are coming out below. Should I re-pot it to a larger pot? He has a yellow leaf at the bottom and one drooping leaf as well, with black spots. I read online it means the place where I brought it was watering it too frequently. Do you think this is the cause? it is so beautiful and I want to give it the best chance possible…any advice would be helpful…
We have rubber plant tree. Many people kept on picking the leaves others ask permission, others just get them. Now we realized how valuable this tree is so now we gotta preserve it… the tree is slowly dying and getting old.. leaves are withering.. its really sad to see that cuz ive seen that tree since I was a kid. Its leaves are very hard and green.. now its turning brown. Hope I could save it. Thank you for this vid..
Thanks for a great article! I have one of these that I have had great luck with. Has been growing wonderfully until about threes ago. It has virtually stopped growing. It has one spike about 1/2 formed but it has turned a dark red color and stopped. And just the top few leaves have curled. I really have done anything different as far as care. I am just stumped! 🤷🏻♂️
Hey, I know I’m a bit delayed with my comment, but… I live in Portugal and ficus elástica is super common here. It gets pretty chilly at night here in winter and super hot in summer, and those plants just thrive in here. So I’m pretty sure 12 degrees is not the minimum tolerance temp for those gorgeous plants 🙂
For me, I don’t have enough sunlight for my Rubber Plant but he’s been doing excellent with a grow light for a few months now. He even does better with that then actual sunlight for some reason. I put him in the sun for a few hours and the leaves do not look as healthy and shiny. The grow light works better for my fern and spider plant as well.
Thanks for making this article! I don’t know a thing about plants. I’ve had a rubber plant for just about 3 years (looks closest to your burgundy one, except most of the stems are green instead of red) but recently the top leaves started curling, which led me to this article. Sounds like its been getting waaaay too much water, someone gave me me one of those plastic orb things that you fill with water and stick upside down into the pot, so I’m pretty sure the soil has been over-saturated since day 1. It’s a wonder he’s lasted this long! I’ve removed it now, but I think I’m going to have to get a new pot for it. The one I have now only has one small hole on a rim near the bottom, and I’ve never seen water come out of it before.
Hi Christian! My Rubber tree is u set my grow light and is getting really good light. I watered it just few days ago and some of the leaves are a little wrinkly even after it’s watered. Grabbed my moisture meter and it was at 6. What do you think is causing the winkles on the leaves? Thank you! Always enjoy perusal your articles 😊
I moved a year and a half ago and was having serious problems with leaf loss on my 6 years old, much loved rubber plant. Thanks to your awesome articles I have discovered that the problem was a lack of light. Since I changed his location, my rubber plant has recovered and has started throwing new shoots like crazy. I have one question- I have started getting flies in the soil, and I wonder what I can use to get rid of them. I think they might be fungus gnats, though I am very careful to ensure there is no debris on top of the soil and I am equally careful not to overwater. Any suggestions would be appreciated, and Thanks again for your articles- you obviously love your plants!
Just bought one of these a few days ago. Mine is actually going to be an outside plant because I bought it from and outside garden center and dont want to bring it into my heavily A/C-ed house. I live in Texas where it’s pretty hot year round, but it’s good to know if it gets below 55 consistantly I need to bring him in. Thanks for the tips
I have had a Ficus Elastica for 13 Yrs and its still well. I strongly recommend a liquid fertilizer NPK 1-4-5 and even raw phosphate, I use Epsoma Organic phosphate. For Liquid I use Botanic Care 1-4-5. As long as the fertilizer is non liquid or a compost my Ficus does well, however When I use a moderate or high nitrogen liquid fertilizer the nitrogen burns the leaves.
If you haven’t done so already, please post tips and tricks on trimming a ficus to reduce or maintain height! Mine was once a littlw pot from the grocery store that because taller than ME! I’ll admit to literally chopping the tops off so it wouldn’t get to the 8 foot tall mark, and it survived lol… now I’m back at that point and interested in knowing if there are correct ways to maintain and safely reduce the height of plants like these that can get large
I just got one! I moved it into a prettier base which left some room for drainage so it won’t be sitting in still water. I did wipe it’s leaves down. So I’m wondering 1) I was planning on putting 8oz of water every week. Is that too much? 2) I already repotted it once i bought it…. I put it in a wider pot similar in size and placed it inside my decorative pot. I also topped it with more of its original soil and filled some empty spots of open space with handfuls. It looks great but I’m just worried if this will stress it out
Hi Christian! I’m completely inlove with your place and your plants. I’m a new subscriber and a new house plant mom, I do have some questions that I hope you can help me with, my ficus Elastica Ruby has some tiny bruises all over the leaves, is that normal? Also, Do you think that 6feet distance from the south side window to my plants is enough sunlight? Or do you recommend any lighting? if so can you give me brand names and types? I’ve been searching for a two in one purpose light bulbs, one that I can use for the entire room and at the same time it can help my plants get the lights they need. When you are propagating, do you add anything to the water, like growth hormones? Or just distilled water is all you use? In order to remove gnats I know you use leftover wine, but have you tried using pumice rock? I saw this another YouTuber name exotic tropical houseplants, he places pumice rocks 2inches on top of the soil and he said it seems to work 🤔 I hope you can answer my questions, thank you ☺️
Thank you for this article! I have a burgundy and it is very happy (we also have a south facing window wall). So easy to take care of!! However, it is only one single stalk. I would love to encourage it to become bushier like yours are as it is falling over and I have to prop it up. I saw you said you don’t propagate yours, but I am wondering if I can cut it and plant the cutting right in the same pot so it at least has two stalks? Thoughts?
I’ve had mine for a year now and winter is coming so my question is do you recommend a plant heat bulb to use in winter. I’m from Chicago and last winter I lost a few leaves because of the cold and lack of sunlight I guess. I do plan on moving him in a warmer spot but my windows are very drafty so I was thinking of using a light/plant bulb.
I like this plants. I have Fucus elastica the TINEKE and Burgundy. I had killed one of the TINEKE. Now I purchased one more and been in my house close to the window for for almost 3 weeks now. Just watered once and last week. I have enough lights but not so bright. I don’t know why the leaves are falling out. I have 3 stem and 1 is dead no leaves. Any tips? I have it seating on a plastic with foil under.
My Tineke is loosing leaves from the base of the larger stems (2.5-3 feet) where the stem looks to have more bark? I guess. He’s been healthy for a year, and is sprouting new stems from beneath the soil which now have 3-4 leaves each. I thought perhaps it was root rot as I found there was no drainage holes. I poked 8-10 holes in the bottom of the pot and checked for root rot but the roots look healthy with more of a tan/white tinge. I changed the soil anyway while I had all the roots exposed. I don’t think I’m over watering (sticking my finger 1-2″ deep to verify its dry prior to watering), and I’m certainly not under watering it. It’s between an East facing sliding glass door and an East facing bay window so it gets plenty of indirect light in the first half of the day and never any direct light. The only other thing I could think of is that MAYBE it’s getting a tiny draft from the door? But I never open it, and I can’t feel any drafts around any of the seems. Could a draft that small cause the three larger stems to lose the 8-10 leaves they’ve lost in the past month? It is November here in Canada so it is starting to get down around freezing outside but I keep my house at around 22 degree Celsius all winter and the humidity in the room is consistently between 40-50%. The base is now looking bare, where as the top of the plant looks very healthy. HELP! I don’t want him to die! I would really like him to grow his leaves back! Can I encourage re-growth of leaves once they’ve fallen?
Hey CEAZY PLANT GUY, love your plant articles! I also have four Burgundy Rubber plants and one of them has leaf curl going on. I’m not sure what is causing it. I try not to over water or underwater. All my other rubbers are doing great but this guy has a few curling leaves that are more folded closed. Can you give me some helpful tips please? Thank you
My Ficus Elastica Burgundy is beautiful. However it has outgrown my house reaching the ceiling. I have always put it on my screened-in porch in the summer where it grows quickly. My question, can I cut it back without harming it? Otherwise I will have to part with it because it won’t fit back into the house this fall!
Hi great and informative vid. I love ficus elasticas. They’re beautiful however i find it so confusing and hard to taken care of plants in general. Mostly because of pest maintenance and control. These rubber plants are so prone to getting mites etc.. I bought one and found something crawling in its soil. I had to immediately return it. Just curious as to how you deal with the pests on your plants?
I love my burgundy plant, its one of the easiest ones for me and I only get some north facing light. I am the most interested in the soil mix you described in this article! I have had some issues with my “indoor mix” holding too much water. Is that the mix you use for all your plants? I’d love a article on that if you were looking for ideas. Thank you for sharing!
hi i just love all ur articles learning so much from you, i’m new to plants and i’m like you my rubber plant is one of my favorites, my question is the stem at the top of ur burgundy is that a new leaf coming in or is that a whole new stem that will get more leafs on it. I have about 4 coming in on mine and i don’t know exactly what they are ?
I have a tinkeke sitting under a grow light, but has browning leaves that are dropping. I’ve tried leaving it to get bone dry before watering again. Since it’s winter I’m worried about taking it out to inspect for root rot, but maybe it’s worth the shock as opposed to waiting another 2 months and letting the rot take over and kill the plant. How would you diagnose and save a tineke?
I would have appreciated some comments about restorative care! Our plant has lost several leaves, due (no doubt) to overwatering. Now two or three stems are close to 2 feet long with 2 or 3 leaves at the top. The other stems are shorter with more leaves, but nowhere as concentrated as your plant. Do I trim the long, leafless stems, or just encourage the plant to deal with it on its own?
My tineke has 7 trunks. 3 that are babies and are being smothered by the big brothers. Question is… Is it one root system? If so can they be(or should they be) separated. I got him close to death, he’s obviously happy and growing but this year will be my first time repotting him. WHAT DO I DO? Haven’t had luck looking online
I have a couple problems with my rubber plant that I’m hoping you can help with. I repotted mine in a ceramic white pot with a drainage hole. I’ve noticed that moisture remains at all times underneath. I bought a cork trivet to set it on and this still happens. My leaves are also curling! I try not to over water and bought a moisture thermometer to prevent overwatering and measuring the soil deep enough.
I have a ficus elastica which is growing strongly next to a north-facing window (southern hemisphere) with sheer curtains. Previously I had a problem of the lower leaves turning brown and curling on the edges before dropping off. Will the lower leaves eventually regrow? The plant looks a bit odd at present with all of the leaves up top. Thanks for any advice.
Hello I just bought my first plant ever and it’s a Ficus Elastica! And I was wondering if the tube that comes with the plant is normal when having it in the nursery, and if not, how can I remove it without damaging the plant itself? Sorry if this question is obvious, I just really want to not screw this plant up:(
Christian, I would like to have a burgundy rubber plant in my office since it’s the room I have the most control in regards to temperature and humidity, and I live in Wisconsin so it can get very gold in the winter. The window however is east facing. Should Would leaving it near the window with a sheer curtain be good enough light?
hi there! your article is really helpful! THANK YOU! I need you tips! i just got my hawaiian burgundy rubber plant yestersay.. the bottom leaves are drooping, i checked the soil moisture with a moisture meter and it’s still good.. no yellowing/browning of the leaves. im just worried about the leaves drooping especially at the bottom part.. TIA!
I just purchased this plant from Lowes. I have a hard time keeping anything alive and this plant seemed more hardy. I just noticed that the root is coming out of the bottom of the plastic pot from the store. You mentioned not to replant immediately, but considering that the root is exposed, should I replant right away?
Why do I keep getting brown edges on my Ficus elastica Tineke and not ruby or any others? I have them all in the same place in my plant room under lights. When they were small they didn’t have a brown spot at all. Now they’ll look good then all of a sudden start getting brown edges. I don’t allow them to stay dry too long and I don’t over water. Mine are all in cactus mix with large perlite and cypress chips mixed. My pots are all heavy ceramic with large drain holes.
My rubber tree needs help! I’ve had her for coming up on 2 years now and she has always thrived. Over the past month I noticed 3 lower leaves had some orange/yellow veins then fall off. I realized I somehow overwatered and let her dry out. Well now the whole plant is all droopy and sad :(. I read this can be overwatering, under watering or a sodium build up which I do have a water softener so to be safe I repotted it, carefully removing all soil around the roots, then gave her some water as it was bone dry. No change. What should I do?! She’s one of my favorite plants, I’m so upset!
I have 2- 24inch tall Tineke plants in a 12inch wide planter, recently they started to bend in the opposite directions, do i need to repot them ? I try rotating them but it doesn’t seem to work. I’ve had them for a few years and they just started to bend this year. I thought about re-potting them but I’m not sure what to do, If i use a stick to tie it straight will it bend back straight?
Hey there, i have a plant like this (elastica) and most of it dried out because i left it on my radiator 😨🥺 but i cut the parts that where still green and propagated it in water. I got really attached to the plant and i really dont want it to die . Im basically writing all this to ask if the plant will propagate or not
Hi Christian! I just watched your article, please help!! My fiscus rubber plant, I find that it keeps putting out new leaves but they grow bigger than 2-3inch long then it comes out with new leaves again? The leaves also are ripply. Whereas the ones I see have way larger leaves. Facing indirect south sun.
how do I save mine… It lost a few leaves.. I replaced it further away from the window so I will deff move it back more close to the window now and probably my soil is not so airy.. but is it like not possible to save it if it already lost leaves? or if I’m going to take the right care it will grow on??
My plants leaves are droopy,I don’t know what’s wrong with it ! First I thought iv over watered it,so left it for about 3wks. then checked soil it was dry and pot was light in weight,so I watered it. 4 days on and the leaves are the same,droopy and don’t look too happy . Any idea of what may be troubling it ?
Hi. What seems to be the problem with my ruby rubber tree? Her new shoot didn’t unfurl and dried up. She’s been with me for two months now. I got her with 5 leaves and now she only has one. She’s placed in a window and receives indirect sunlight in the morning. I water her when the top soil is dry normally 10 days interval. How can I save her? Please help 🙁
I’m struggling so bad with my rubber tree! Once a month I lose a leaf. I water once a month when soil is bone dry. I have in a north window under a grow lamp. When the leaf does fall off the leaf is starting to turn light green. I don’t know if I’m over watering or under-watering. PLEASE HELP! I’m tired of losing leaves. This is the only plant I’m having issues with.
Would like to ask for an advise. My rubber plant has been doing great, there was even a new leaf and another one sprouting, until one day, i notice the leaves drooping. I decided to water it since the soil became dry already since the last time I watered iy was 7 to 10 days ago. But after watering it, the leaves didnt perk up. What should be the proble?
I’m wondering if you can help. All of the new growth on my rubber plant has come in really small and frail, some leaves as small as half an inch and have appeared to stop growing there. The leaves that have grown larger don’t have that classic rigid look but instead are kind of misshapen and warped. I’m not sure what’s going on!
I’ve had my rubber tree plant for about three weeks and it’s started to droop a lot! I have it about a foot or two away from a south facing window and it doesn’t need water. I dont know what I’m doing wrong 😭 also it had spider mites when I got it but I think I’ve gotten ride of them. Hopefully. I still check everyday like a crazy person 😂
The Ficus Elastica Ruby has been on my list for years and I was finally able to pick one up locally yesterday and noticed one of the upper new pink leaves have a long crack along the vein. Any idea what causes that? Google was only able to say ‘water stress,’ which is probably accurate, just looking for reassurance so I can stop worrying about this plant 😅 Some of the bottom more mature leaves are a tad droopy as well. But aside from that, there seems to be a decent amount of new growth. Fingers crossed I can get this gal to perk back up 🤞
Hi mine has been getting brown leaves on the edges, almost like a burnt appearance, like someone held a lighter to it. I moved it away from the window incase it was the sun, cut two of the burnt looking leaves off and have been monitoring for a couple weeks. One more leaf has slowly developed this browning again 😭 I’m worried they’re all headed the same way. What is this? And how do I stop it? 😪 thanks!
I made the mistake of not checking my Ficus Elastica was draining properly. Once I realised I checked the roots for rot and its all clear, just a bit of trauma to the plant’s new leaves. I’ve lost quite a few of the leaves from the bottom of the stem – I’m wondering if any of you plant lovers might know a way in which I can stimulate new growth at the bottom of the stem?
Hi My ficus tineke is loosing leaves at the bottom and they developed brown edges and are pale. I thought about over watering but the soil is very dry. I have never put too much water on it! May be 2 glasses. Once a week. However the wooden stick it was inside smells mouldy… bit when I put the water meter is says it us dry… I am puzzled.. please help! It is a 3 stems plant.
My neighbor has a burgundy rubber plant that’s a fast grower that they chop whenever it reaches over 14 feet. They’re about to chop it again this month (2nd time this year) and I can ask for the cuttings that they only throw away. So I’m wondering: Do cuttings root easily? Rooting hormone is quite expensive here so I wanna know if it’s possible to root them in water.
Just got mine like 1 week ago and it keeps getting brown leaves. I just lost a leaf today and it was super brown. It doesn’t look like dryness, nor overwatering (the water meter has her at moist leaning in the direction of dry but not close to it). She is a little rootbound but I wanted to give her time to settle in before reporting. Any idea why the super brown leaves?
i recently bought a burgundy rubber plant (kept in its grower’s pot) and it immediately started to drop its bottom leaves. i watered it when the top inch was dry, and now the bottom leaves are turning yellow, continuing to drop, and curl up. i have it in a north-facing window and i’m unsure what’s happening to my plant!! is it just acclimating to my home since i recently bought it?