How to grow and care for Ficus elastica Roxb.
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Ficus elastica Roxb., Rubber bush 'Schrijveriana', Indian rubber plant 'Schrijveriana'
Ficus elastica Roxb. 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect
16C° ~24C°
Every 7 days
Water
How to water Ficus elastica Roxb.
How often should I water?
check Ficus elastica Roxb. Every 7 days if it needs water. when it’s very cold(below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Ficus elastica Roxb. need?
Bright indirect
Grow light
Light preference
Ficus elastica Roxb. likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
3~40℃
45
Houseplant temperate preference
-15
16~24℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Ficus elastica Roxb. at home, make sure the temperature is 16~24℃.
Humidity
Houseplant temperate preference
0
40~70%
100
Ficus elastica Roxb. prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy!
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
Ficus elastica Roxb. is a member of Moraceae.
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Time to plant | Spring |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Rosales |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Ficus elastica |
Is Ficus elastica Roxb. toxic?
Ficus elastica Roxb. is dangerous to Cat
Cat
Is your plant sick?
Find out what did i do wrong. we’ll let you know the cause and treatment with a sec
1:1 Expert Help
you’ll get professional feedback within a day from professional team of ours.
feedback will include