Complete Ficus Elastica Care Guide | Rubber Plant Care and Propagation

[@andymujal6103]

Wow very nice looking rubber plant

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you!

[@mariann_jardine]

​@@AlohaPlantLife update video on notching?

[@noeltimberlake165]

I was scared of Ficus elastica for a while, I finally got a Burgundy threw it in window and it grew so fast I ended buying 4 other varieties.

[@haruto5021]

You have such a nice personality! Love your energy and happy character!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Thank you so much!!💚

[@jwaall228]

I can attest to your comment on direct sunlight. I have a teneke and burgundy growing in direct southern facing light. The burgundy I propagated a couple of months ago and it’s sprouted around 4 months ago. They LOVE that extra sun! Loved the video - thank you!

[@ezriemora5315]

Thank you so much for this guide!! My rubber tree has started dying and I decided to delve deep into finding proper care for it. I found out my pot was way too big, and I should've kept it in the nursery pot, along with better drainage.. hopefully repotting it and putting it in the light will help..

[@andymujalchanel2490]

Watching from 🇵🇭 Philippines 💖

[@AlohaPlantLife]

👋

[@sonyad.5942]

I got a Ficus Elastica at Walmart a little over a year ago. It was labeled Tineke, but I’ve always thought it looked like a Ruby. Seeing yours together, it definitely looks much more like the Ruby.

[@angelarose138]

New subscriber here 👋 love the informative info! Thanks for sharing. I will binge watch your other videos!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Awesome! Thank you!💚

[@SarahGiaGrant]

Can you plant them in the ground? I’ve read that there roots can be damaging? However, my neighbors have two tree ones planted one to three feet from there house. What do you recommend?

[@chaedolpk]

Super helpful! Thank you for making this video! 😊

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You're so welcome!💚

[@anatosia01]

Is this the same plant your have notched in the other video? No new branches?

[@queenmajeeda]

How long did it take to get from 4 inches to that size?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Took three years for my tineke to get from one foot tall to five feet tall.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Took three years for my tineke to get from one foot tall to five feet tall.

[@queenmajeeda]

​@AlohaPlantLife thank you.

[@ellesskay_]

great video! thank you

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Glad you liked it!

[@saraaahchu]

Drea! Just want to say I love the quality of your videos and the info in them! I have had a tineke for over a year now and it is growing quite well, but I've had issues with small, dark brown spots appearing from the bottom of the lower leaves (not usually on the edges). I don't think those spots grow much, but instead the leaves get more of those spots over time. Any idea what this is caused by? My plant looks pretty healthy other than this.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Hi! Are the spots everywhere on the leaves or just on the white areas?

[@saraaahchu]

@@AlohaPlantLife They are actually usually on the center of the leaf, adjacent to the midrib then smaller ones appear nearby. Again, this is on the underside of the leaf. Thank you for reading this! :)

[@AlohaPlantLife]

@@saraaahchu Without being able to see it, my first two guesses would be either it’s fungal related or pest related. If you aren’t seeing any pests, and it keeps spreading maybe try treating it with a fungicide

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

Would this advice also work for the Ficus lyrata?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

For the most part yes, the care is very similar💚

[@pinstripesuitandheels]

@@AlohaPlantLife thank you! I rotted two. One is still hanging on. I might be tempted to try again with a Bambino.

[@felixscorpian]

They can probably tolerate min temperature of 5C/40F as i have seen them grow wildly in areas where winters can drop to about that temperature range.

[@sharondaallen170]

I love my babies. I over watered. Both plants lost leaves. One , after I moved from one room to another. I was told to notch. To have them regrow leaves

[@BVRam-j8g]

My Ruber plant leaves are getting brown on the sides how can I stop it

[@montewilson]

Would you be able to suggest a good fertiliser?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

This is what I use: www.amazon.com/dp/B002LFEQ6G?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzan061ad3-20&creativeASIN=B002LFEQ6G&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2MJTJE3FMRF0I&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_m_asin

[@kimschannel5567]

I would be interested to know what you think about the Ficus Shivereana moonlight. They are beautiful but seem fussier about light and water than my Ruby and tineke.

[@Rose_Cs]

Bonjour dommage je comprends pas l'anglais j'aurais temps vouloir connaitre sur le fiscus..le deuxième que vous présenter jai le même. Et je prends bien soin de lui j'adore les fiscus. MERCI d'avance pour votre compréhension et gentillesse de me comprendre bonne réception Mme ❤❤

[@faetheyay]

What an informative video! I have a peculiar question though... My tineke just got blasted to shreds by a hailstorm 🥺🥺 It doesn't have branches, and about 80% of the leaves have been torn by the hail. I was wondering if you had any advice for how long should I wait before trying to notch some branches in! It's about 4 feet high and looks like a broom now that I've removed the damaged leaves 😢

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I wouldn’t bother notching. With that much damage the plant will already be highly encouraged to start pushing out new growth on its own in order to sustain itself. Just be patient and let nature do it’s thing💚

[@hyleah8166]

I was pretty sure I got a ruby but all the new leaves come out looking very tineke… I assumed because it’s not getting enough light? I have a grow light for it now since where I live doesn’t have a good window for me to put the tree in. My concern now is on two of the leaves there’s browning on the edges and it is dry, so could be watering and maybe dry air? This video is helpful though, your plants are gorgeous 😍

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Ruby leaves typically come in with more pink and then over time the pink can fade a bit. What percent is your humidity? These plants are pretty humidity tolerant so probably more likely to be a watering issue.

[@TheWhitePawn101]

I was gifted a new Ficus Elastica, have been trying to get information on how to take care of her. Have read and heard that rubber plants like a little acidity? What are your thoughts on the acidity of the soil.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Mine are in neutral soil, and have always done fine💚

[@TheWhitePawn101]

@@AlohaPlantLife Thank you for responding!

[@colognialbritain1462]

Thank you 😊

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You're welcome 😊

[@bigmama1202]

So helpful! Thank you

[@AlohaPlantLife]

You're welcome!💚

[@sabrinag6583]

Happy I found your channel! Both of my rubber plants have been growing so slow, do you think fertilizer is needed? I don’t currently fertilize either of mine

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Absolutely! I’ve fertilized mine at least once per month since I got them and they’ve never stopped pushing out new growth. Make sure they’re getting enough light as well 💚

[@judysmith3249]

​@@AlohaPlantLifeWhat kind of fertilizer?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

@@judysmith3249 I use this: www.amazon.com/dp/B00P8EG8XQ?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzan061ad3-20&creativeASIN=B00P8EG8XQ&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.2MJTJE3FMRF0I&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_mixed_m_asin

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

Have you already done your new ficus notching video? If you have, I can't find it. Can you post it here please?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

It’s not ready yet. I will announce it as soon as it is. I’m also experimenting with a different branching method right now so stay tuned💚

[@mydogmyplantsandme]

@@AlohaPlantLife I can't wait! I have the two cultivar that you have, but I also have the burgundy and a small Yellow Gem. The burgundy and tineke are ready to be notched.

[@the_viper_leo]

awesome details! Just got the tineke and burgundy and am so excited for them to grow! I was wondering about the Ruby - there were a few which looked more like a tineke leaf, do you know if this is the natural way it goes as in only the newer leaves have the ruby/pink hue and disappear or does it keep going on.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

The color fades a bit as the leaves mature, but in my experience they still never get quite as light colored as on the Tineke

[@the_viper_leo]

@@AlohaPlantLife awesome! It’s probably just the lighting that makes it look like the tineke 😅

[@brookeniswander9604]

I have one that I overwatered in the winter and it lost a bunch of lower leaves. Will new leaves eventually sprout out down there or do I need to notch it to see any kind of growth?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Unfortunately, no 🙁Notching above where the leaves were is going to be your best bet

[@brookeniswander9604]

@@AlohaPlantLife thank you!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

@@brookeniswander9604 You’re welcome

[@georgiamonte7780]

​​@@AlohaPlantLife , Brooke Niswander, I'm so glad you asked this question! Aloha Plant Life, I have had this poor baby for years, I moved and didn't re-home her in proper light 😢 She DEFINITELY told me how unhappy she was and so quickly. I did re-pot her when she let me know she was getting a bit claustrophobic. She came back to life and even grew a couple little branches but she has such a top-heavy, awkward look to her but I still think she's beautiful 😍 I just need to know if I should prune her down, to make her more even, and propagate her top half and replant into the same pot and make her feel a bit more even? What would you do? I love her and we've been through a lot together. I want her to be happy, I don't want to make anything unnecessarily more difficult either. I'm open to anything that will work towards her longevity and well being!!! ❤ Thank you!🌱

[@AlohaPlantLife]

@@georgiamonte7780 hard for me to say without seeing the plant but as long as you don’t cut more than a third off you should be fine. I’d propagate anything you cut off separately directly into soil. Then you can decide later once the propagations have rooted if you want to add them to the same pot as the original plant. Hope this helps💚

[@AshleyStClair-uy5eu]

Do you know why some of my new growth is all white? Those leaves have since fallen off, just wondering if theres a way to prevent that.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I’ve actually never heard of that happening on this plant. My best guess would be that it’s getting a bit too much light. What kind of light do you currently have it in?

[@wendyhernandez05]

What kind of fertilizer do you use

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Bonide Houseplant Liquid Plant Food 10-10-10, 8 oz Concentrated Fertilizer for Indoors a.co/d/iFpjTxu

[@cindywannamaker5299]

When I recueved my Tineke it lost two leaves. The soul was shaking wet. I repotted it in good soil mix but it has not grown at all! It's been about 3 months. Any tips or thoughts?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

It might be working on getting its root structure growing and more developed first. What kind of lighting do you have it in?

[@cindywannamaker5299]

@AlohaPlantLife it's in a West facing window

[@AlohaPlantLife]

@@cindywannamaker5299 I would just give it some time then and see what happens

[@markmullinsii7026]

I've had my ficus tineke for nearly a month now. I haven't noticed any perceptible growth. it's been under a grow light since it got here so the light should be good I'm letting the soil dry between watering. it's not dropped a single leaf since it got here its just the lack of growth makes me nervous. gives me that itch to change something. 😂

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Have you slipped it out of its pot to see what the root system looks like? If there aren’t a lot of roots then it’s probably just putting all of its energy in fully developing its root system first. If it does have a fully developed root system then it probably wants more light. They really do like A LOT of bright, bright light💚

[@markmullinsii7026]

@@AlohaPlantLife ok I'll have a look next watering

[@happinessinleaf]

Thanks 😊. Happiness in leaf 🍃 vlog

[@colinp8988]

I like to wipe my leaves with damp cloth to remove any dust ..

[@AlohaPlantLife]

I do that once a month as well

[@phuongvu8468]

Can i water the leaves?

[@allierod3499]

Can they be in a northern facing window?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Typically that won’t be enough light for them especially in the winter (assuming you’re in the northern hemisphere).

[@Mafaldaianhez]

hi these look like the same plants from the first notching video wondering if they didnt branch out or if you just decided not to branch them for any reason? :) thinking if i should do it with mine or not

[@AlohaPlantLife]

They are the same plants just recorded like a few days later. You should totally notch if your plants are in the right condition. So many of you have sent me your success stories after watching the notching video. I don’t know if you read all the comments on the notching video or not but by right condition I mean mature enough, right time of year (as in now), doesn’t have spider mites or other pests you are unaware of (like mine did), and is getting ideal growing conditions. Also, sorry for the delayed response, but I’ve been grieving the loss of my cat. I usually respond within 48 hours but I’ve been behind due to the circumstances and am just now trying to catchup💚

[@Mafaldaianhez]

@@AlohaPlantLife yeah it's extremely healthy atm, new leaf opened yesterday and there's already a new growth point :) im still deciding if i want to or not bc i dont have a looot of space atm so i'll see, thank you

[@BohemianCocoNat]

Thank you, i just got 4 of these bubbas from a garage sale for 12$ and can't wait to nurse them into majestic queens

[@ellienhart5867]

Mine is so tall is leaning

[@AlohaPlantLife]

They have an annoying tendency to do that lol

[@MiscellaneousMichelle]

💚

[@thegreatestofalltime777]

Ok but why some of them are not growing? I mean the new shoot is as it is when I get it.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

How long have you had it? And has it not grown at all in that time? Are you fertilizing it?

[@GwenJebschmz]

My 2 Tineke are having cripsy brown tips at the edges of the leaves even after I watered when I let it dry out. I am placing it near west facing window, my humidity is consistently 60+%. I have put 1 in semi hydro. Same thing happened. What seems to be the problem?

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Are you experiencing anything else like leaf drop? Are the crispy edges on all the leaves or just the lowest or maybe just the highest ones?

[@GwenJebschmz]

@AlohaPlantLife 1 leaf is kinda drooping. Those crispy brown spots are mostly at the edges and they are mostly at the middle leaves. Like not the lowest or the newest, but like the 2nd lowest to 2nd highest. If that makes sense. Lol!

[@AlohaPlantLife]

@@GwenJebschmz Hmm…. I’m not sure what is happening. Maybe it’s related to the water? Are you using tap water?

[@GwenJebschmz]

@@AlohaPlantLife I am using tap water but I let it sit out for 24 hours first. I will change the water method and see if there are any changes. Thank you!!

[@baalaajeeak4849]

Madam my rubber plant leaves shapes are not like normal, some leaves are looks like peanut shape may know the reason and today i just spray neem oil with water.

[@AlohaPlantLife]

Oh no! I hope the neem oil helps🤞🏻