Rubber Plant Leaves Drooping: Causes And Solutions
There are several reasons why a Rubber Plant might drop its leaves. However, the most common causes are underwatering and overwatering. When you see that your plant has droopy leaves,
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Ficus Elastica Tineke Vs Ruby: Differences And Similarities
The Ficus genus may be most famous for fig trees, but the natural diversity of this 850 species group of plants can be quite surprising. In addition to trees, there
Pruning Fiddle Leaf Fig: How To Prune Fiddle Leaf Ficus Trees
The fiddle leaf fig tree, AKA fiddle leaf ficus or Ficus Lyrata (FY-kus ly-RAY-tuh), is often equally nicknamed cousin Ficus Pandurata (FY-kus pand-yoo-RAH-tuh) can be quite impressive and fun to
Rubber Plant Propagation: How To Start New Ficus Rubber Plants
Ficus elastica (FY-kus ee-LASS-tih-kuh) is one of those plants with a scientific name you immediately recognize. More commonly known as the rubber tree plant, this popular houseplant has many Ficus
How To Grow and Care for Ficus Elastica Ruby Plants
Of all the rubber plant varieties, the ruby rubber plant is perhaps the most popular. Known in botanical circles as Ficus elastica (FY-kus ee-LASS-tih-kuh) ‘Ruby,’ this charming plant offers beautiful
How To Grow And Care For Ficus Altissima
Ficus altissima (FIK-us al-TISS-ih-muh) is also called Lofty Fig, Asian Council Tree, or simply Council Tree. It is a flowering plant in the Mulberry or Moraceae family of plants. This
Rubber Plant Watering: Tips On Watering Rubber Tree Plants
Rubber tree plants, known as Ficus elastica, have become the focal point of many households. Their big, deep green, shiny, glossy leaves make them a sight to behold. It is
What Is The Best Soil For Fiddle Leaf Fig Trees?
Fiddle Leaf Fig (Ficus lyrata) is easy to grow in a light, airy soil mixture made up of equal amounts of potting mix, vermiculite, and perlite. Excellent drainage is key
Growing Ficus Tineke: How To Care For The Tineke Rubber Plant
Ficus Tineke is a select variety of Ficus elastica (FY-Kus ee-LAS-tick-uh) and one of the ‘new’ highly variegated rubber plants on the market. Elastica originates from India and Indonesia. It
Ficus Elastica Care: Growing Rubber Trees
Ficus Elastica [FY-kus ee-LASS-tih-kuh] is a popular houseplant native to the tropics of India and Southeast Asia. Most know it by the common name of the rubber plant or rubber
Mealybugs On Ficus: Control Tips
Keeping Ficus plants thriving can be challenge indoors or outdoors. The recommended lighting and watering schedules are a few essentials in caring for a Ficus tree. This includes Ficus benjamina,
Variegated Rubber Plant Growing and Care
The different types of Rubber plants are common indoor plants because they are versatile and easy to grow. Their large, waxy leaves make this tropical plant a great addition to
Types Of Ficus Trees For The Home and Garden
Ficus plants [FYE-Kuss] include 800-1000 species of woody trees, shrubs, and vines from the Moraceae family. Many are grown as houseplants or outdoors in their native regions. Ficus plants are
Fiddle Leaf Ficus Care: Growing And Care Tips
The thick, violin-shaped leaves inspire its name – the Fiddle Leaf Ficus. Joanna Gaines includes one in every “reveal” on Fixer Upper. Erin Napier of Home Town adds the Fiddle
Is The Rubber Plant Poisonous?
The rubber tree, or Ficus elastica, is a popular decorative household plant. It’s hardy and grows well indoors thanks to a number of features: Low light tolerance Limited water needs
How To Get Rid Of Mealybugs On Fiddle Leaf Figs
Named for their large, violin-shaped leaves, the fiddle leaf fig is a popular member of the Moraceae family and is related to the rubber tree plant varieties. The plant is
Weeping Fig Dropping Leaves: Why Is My Ficus Tree Losing Leaves?
If you have grown a Ficus tree indoors you have experienced your Ficus losing leaves. Few people who have ever bought a Ficus tree (weeping fig tree), especially Ficus Benjamina,
Care For Rubber Tree Varieties: Elastica, Robusta, Decora, Burgundy
Ficus elastica – the rubber plant, a member of genus ficus, under the fig family Moraceae. Care for this rugged foliage plant with shiny leaves is easy to learn. Many
Ficus Alii Care: Growing Banana Leaf Ficus Maclellandii [UPDATED]
Ficus Alii (FY-kus ah-lee) is a relatively new addition to the world of cultivated Ficus plants. It is a perennial “ornamental fig” plant belonging to the family Moraceae and makes for
Burgundy Rubber Plant Info: How To Grow Ficus Elastica Burgundy
The burgundy rubber plant is a selected cultivar of Ficus elastica [FY-kus, ee-LASS-tih-kuh]. It is a Ficus species from the fig genus, a part of the Moraceae fig family, Ficeae tribe, and Urostigma subgenus. More on other
Green Island Ficus: Ficus Microcarpa Easy To Grow Bonsai Ficus
The Green Island Ficus – Ficus microcarpa, [FY-kus my-kro-KAR-puh] is a slow-growing plant that belongs to the fig family Moraceae. Ficus lyrata and Ficus benjamina tree are other popular indoor
Ficus Benjamina Tree – Weeping Fig
The House Plant Homeowners Tree: Ficus Plant Care The Ficus benjamina, commonly known as the Benjamins fig, fig ficus, weeping figs, or benjamin figs, is the houseplant most people think
Pruning Ficus Trees: When And How
What is a Ficus tree? Ficus trees, also known as ficus benjamina, weeping fig tree or the benjamin fig, have a tendency to freak people out… It seems like as
Ficus Pumila: Creeping Fig Growing and Care [HOW TO]
The Ficus pumila [FY-kus] [POO-mil-uh] is a fast-growing, climbing vine often referred to as the “creeping fig.” Ficus repens is also a synonym. It’s part of the Ficus genus and the
Growing Ficus Audrey: How To Care For Audrey Ficus Benghalensis Tree
Ficus Audrey is a selected variety of Ficus Benghalensis [FY-Kus, Ben-gal-EN-sis]. This evergreen tree is known as the strangling fig and belongs to the family Moraceae. Its cousins are the
Ficus Pandurata or Ficus Lyrata Tree
The fiddle-leaf fig is the common name for Ficus Lyrata or Ficus Pandurata comes from the family Moraceae. It’s related to the rubber plant. The plant gets its name from its
How To Care For Ficus Amstel King: Video
Amstel King has superior qualities for use in indoor environments with plants sometimes encounter adverse conditions.