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 Plant has climb up the ranks as one of my top 4 house plants, next to the Monstera Deliciosa, Bird of Paradise and String of Hearts.
One of the reasons I love these houseplants is not only are they strikingly beautiful, but they are so easy to care for. A must have house plant for all you plant enthusiast and even great for beginners and new plant parents out there.
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[@CrazyPlantGuy]

I forgot mention to make sure you rotate your Ficus Elastica at least once every other week so can he grow straight and even. : ) If you have any other care tips for the Ficus Elastica, please comment and share with the plant community.

[@desertlightstudiovb]

Crazy Plant Guy what kind of water do they enjoy?

[@santiagovarelatorres7711]

Crazy Plant Guy I’vee habing trouble with my ficus elastica. It has these brown stains all around its leaves and they are propagating. Why is that?

[@mariamimerlishvili7435]

@@santiagovarelatorres7711 maybe you let it get too much direct, hot sun.or you might change frequency of watering. Idk if it helps though

[@burlap12]

What do you recommend for pruning? Mine is almost 6 feet and I want to encourage branching. When and how should I prune?

[@livross4264]

@@burlap12 prune from the top, at least down to the first node from the top. Or further, if you want it shorter. You can also use an air layering technique, so the piece you prune off will turn into a second tree! Pruning will stop the growth in that stem and encourage branches to start forming. (I've heard you can use stem in water to propagate as well, but I haven't used that technique. I've had air layering succeed very well, in fact it's how I acquired my burgundy. 😊)

[@katelyngraber1658]

"one of the easiest plants to care for" as I stare at my dead rubber tree

[@evelinamore]

The same lol 😂 But the advices are so useful I’m going to try them 💯

[@alexiskathleen7888]

Saaaaame!

[@andersonaltenhofen]

sameeee

[@charlottecohencooks8037]

Hahahah saaaaaaammmmeeee

[@carenecheang2620]

Exactly, mine had brown leaves..Then come to issue of leaves dropped frequently=(

[@BeccaJay]

You and Planterina are my go to plant advice videos. 🤗

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Thank you. 😊

[@MindfulnessMama]

Lol same!

[@Greenplants69]

Me too love Planterina aka Amanda and him!!

[@GeeAyeEm1]

Same lol

[@coreymundo1]

Agreed!

[@e.n.9626]

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 😁

[@MrHMRL]

Emelie Desireè Nordström I have one in my cold north facing window and it is doing just fine :) haven’t had it for a year yet so who knows xD hilser også fra Norge🤗

[@lucimga]

Oh my God I am in New Hampshire. I keep.mine close to the window they keep dying slowly on me😪😪😪😪

[@rainbomg]

@@lucimga i feel your pain! I have only north facing windows and I have mine under a dedicated grow light, which is the only way I can keep it alive, but I can’t remember the last new leaf he gave me.

[@gregorslonaker8694]

I want an update on your plant please 🪴 🙏🏽🤪

[@lizzfrmhon]

Care tips start at 2:40

[@Trazynn]

We need someone like you on every video. These intros drive me up the walls.

[@magnolya8]

2:40 Minutes. Minutes.

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@@Trazynn DONT FORGET TO LIKE AND SUBSCRIBE U GUYS

[@chubbyBunny94]

thank you so much

[@MasterZ94105]

thank you!

[@krischang4653]

Finally someone gives temperature in degrees Celsius!

[@TheNeidfaktor]

the burgundy one is so gorgeous

[@lolaron582]

Thank you for your videos, you explain things very well. Just picked up a rubber tree today from a local nursery and I’m loving it!

[@tikaskiba1415]

Thank you for talking about the signs of over watering!! So helpful

[@corvus6865]

There’s a rubber plant TREE near my friend’s house and one of the branches is hanging temptingly low.... ✂️✂️✂️

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Go for it. 😆

[@nadafro3116]

Lol

[@stephaniegonzales761]

I support it!

[@papermoon4129]

It’s begging to be cut..lol

[@juanlugofitness]

Lol

[@pamelaepstein4487]

Thank you, Christian! Your instruction videos are very helpful. I recently took over caring for the houseplants from my husband and I’m repotting all of them, as they are very root bound! When I searched the net for “how to” videos, I liked yours the best!!! Again, thank you!!!

[@jenniferlee330]

Thank you .You have made my day . I’m down under in Oz and I’m really enjoying your company . You have inspired me to get back into my plants after a 6 months of chemo. Plants are good for the mind and body 👍🏻😍

[@x0xtran9x0x]

Omgosh so happy I found you!! Thank you for helping us be good plant parents

[@sguine-130]

I bought one from ikea today because I just couldn’t resist how shiny the leaves were, although I bought this not knowing how to take care of them so this is really helpful, thank you!

[@SharinaTallada]

LOVE IT!! Rubbers are my fave too!! I JUST got a ruby and she's beautiful!!! Thank you for the vid!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@libscruz1241]

Yes!!! Found this...😀 Wow you have my 3 favorite varieties of rubber plants...So beautiful! Ruby, Burgundy and Tineke...absolutely gorgeous...😍😍😍

[@sutenTaHotep]

This has to be my absolute favorite plant🥰. I love it’s deep rich foliage and sturdiness. I keep my burgundy by a North window with bright to medium light, water it only when it feels dry and keep it by a humidifier during the cold dry winter months and it does fine🤩

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Suten Ta Hotepu That’s awesome. Thank you for sharing your care tips. Live the Ficus elastica.

[@mani2307m]

How are self watering pots for ruby ficus.. im new to gardening, no clue if it would work

[@ALYoung-wj8td]

I had a Crazy Plant Guy Marathon yesterday!! What a great time I had. I learned so much. Thank you so much!! Your the bomb!!

[@lindsay.oram86]

This is so helpful! I’m not great with plants but this will definitely make a difference. Thank you!

[@marypeng785]

Your string of hearts are so beautiful. I am very jealous.

[@tammybrock5366]

Lol. Yes it’s gorgeous isn’t it?

[@carolynallen597]

Hi Christian. I love these detailed instructional videos, as opposed to the standard video that simply rhymes off what we can all find online.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Haha, thank you so much. Glad you found the video helpful and informative

[@minglingsing1439]

Love your knowledge of the plants..and your energy,I live in Canada,keep the videos coming,thanks so much,have learned alot

[@janinepotts2583]

Really appreciate you’re videos on all of the plants and so in depth.....appreciate you😉

[@rituebhayana6380]

Thank you so much for the valuable information! I was recently drawn to these beautiful plants and iam sure your video will be very helpful.

[@silvialimao]

Where i live, we have these as trees, all over my town! I killed my first rubber plant, it's leafs fell off, now I know I over watered it! Thank you!!! I just bought a second one, put it by the window, fingers crossed! Thank you for your wise advices!!!

[@Alypinkflower]

I got a baby ruby n tineke today...so excited..thnx for the great tips as always❤️

[@DunhillX1]

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.

[@shertywerty]

"Give this video a thumbs up or thumbs down, doesn't matter to me." - love this!

[@jequelamaquez7794]

I thought it was kind of annoying, like if he actually doesn’t care why doesn’t he just not acknowledge liking or disliking...it seems like he actually cares a lot just doesn’t want it to appear that way

[@dawnmcfarland7011]

If he truly doesn't care then why even say anything, why bring up the thumbs at all??

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

@@jequelamaquez7794 did you thumbs down just to stick it to him?

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

@@dawnmcfarland7011 probably because it's his channel and he can say what he wants? When you upload your own videos, you'll be free to do the same.

[@dawnmcfarland7011]

@@IjeomaThePlantMama Thank GOD you chimed in.

[@jaleaclaracion5000]

Just had my very own rubber plant. Thank you for this one👊

[@taylorrmoriarty]

My burgundy rubber plant was my first (and only, for now) as well! ☺️

[@growfolds]

We are in search for Ficus Tineke but haven't had a lot of luck finding it. The variegation is beautiful. Keep up the great work sir!

[@SachiAmores]

Just got my hands on a burgundy!! Thanks for the care tips!! Lotsa love from the philippines 🇵🇭 💙💛

[@RosieVGuevara]

Thank you so much. I asked you about this plant on IG and you have a video. So helpful.

[@GreenLightHorticultureGh]

You always make my day for watching your Videos. You're my inspiration mentor. God bless you Boss.

[@netuori8273]

Thank you for making this video since I got my first ficus elastica! My rubber plant is a Thai Tineke and it is still a baby rubber plant 🙂

[@danquisjohnson]

I dont have this plant yet but its my favorite. Its so rich and the color is gorgeous! .

[@klahklah5887]

I love how you explain care tips for your plants. Currently binge watch your vlogs. New subbie here from Philippines 😉😉

[@joselopezgarcia4781]

This is the next plant on my list! Now that I got the green light for easy care it's time to start looking

[@brittneybeckem4335]

I just got my little hands on a ficus elastica burgundy and I'm soooooo excited 😊

[@lizbiesemeier5563]

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.

[@mrmelancon]

Just got my first one a burgundy and I love it! Thanks for the tips bro keep the videos coming I love your channel

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Awesome. Congrats on your Burgundy.

[@NatashaHarper]

Thank you so much for sharing!! Im getting a ruby soon and tineke is on my 2020 wishlist. Your plants are beautiful!!

[@danielking8558]

I found a huge burgundy dumped on the side of the road. She has been my best plant for years now. I love it.

[@vlongoriamarq]

Just got my rubber fig and I love her so much 😭♥️ thank you for this.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Yay. Congrats.

[@papermoon4129]

I know,right ? I got mine a couple of weeks ago and I’m totally in love , she’s so beautiful ! 💕💕 🤗🤗. I know she should be separated as there are about 3 stalks there with new leaves coming up from the bottom !! but I just don’t have the heart to do that.

[@silviasellerio728]

Thank you for the tips, I found them really useful!

[@monicaf2965]

Thanks for the video. I just bought a burgundy and know how to care for it. Also looking forward to propagating when he’s big enough.

[@maize5315]

Your plant advices are awesome.... Love that string of hearts☺️ You and Planterina too are my go to plant gurus😊🌱

[@bookswithb2684]

Thanks so much for this. My burgandy babe was delivered this morning. The Tineke is on my wishlist! 🤞🏾✨

[@joelroberts9947]

Thank you. I was just gifted one so hopefully with your tips, I won't kill it. :)

[@lesliesuee96]

Wow great video! Thanks now hopefully I can keep mine happy

[@Lanthire942]

Thanks for making this video! 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 video. 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.

[@darshayfarmer1440]

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 :)

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Darcie HayFarmer Congrats. That’s a great deal for both of them. 😊🌿

[@darshayfarmer1440]

@@CrazyPlantGuy that's what I thought... I literally said no plants today then when i got to each store and the nursery it was like they were there waiting for me lol they didn't have very many of each variety of the plants that i purchased so i knew i couldn't wait $7 to $7.50 per plant 4" very healthy and full tons of new growth. We don't have very many options where I live so i also ordered 6 more plants from Steve's Leaves.... again after i said no more plants so i basicly decided i set myself up for failure lol i also had to order 2 more large plant stands to hold the new plants so glad the south west side of our house is all windows :)

[@ponbounket8057]

Love your rubber plants!! Beautiful and healthy!!

[@alexandraponych8410]

I am obsessed with my tineke "tinequa" so I'm thrilled to learn everything possible to help her be her best self

[@alexandraponych8410]

1 year update on tinequa, shes living her best life. got leggy so i chopped her back and shes a lush bush now living under my stairs since i dont have enough light inside the house

[@reverandgreen5801]

So glad I watched this 🙏 Many things I would have done wrong, I really want mine to survive 😖

[@veramo923]

Lol talking and looking 👀 around the room , I liked that

[@VanessaKrystynaBeauty]

I love the variegated one so much, gorgeous plant 😍🌿

[@jennzecollectables]

Thank you for making this video 😊 the rubber plant is my absolute favourite houseplant, it is nostalgic for me, reminding me of my childhood. I have the the dark green, lighter green and variagated rubber plants but never seen a ruby one 😍 i must find one! Ha ha thanks again take care

[@th3azscorpio]

That's really sweet! I just got one, as I can't wait to see how this baby blooms!

[@lenahali5444]

Hahaha they won’t cry or get over dramatic like my other guys 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m cracking up!

[@cheriaguilar4904]

JUST SUBSCRIBED AND JUST BOUGHT A RUBBER BURGUNDY PLANT ❤️👌! Hope it survives this winter

[@thethriftyfawn]

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 video! 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 video 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??

[@dkuj_greenthumbfamily3097]

Beautiful!!!! Helpful and informative tips!! Thank you

[@sheylamejia1626]

Just ordered the tineke and the burgundy!! So excited and looking forward to see them in my collection! Will be rewatching this video once I get them ❤️

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Yay. Congrats, live the ficus Elastica

[@aizc4740]

I moved my ficus from direct sunlight to medium sunlight area. Her lovely leaves fell in one day 😭😭😭😭😭. Thank you for explaining everything and I hope my ficus will thrive once again.

[@MonStarGuy]

I love them they're SO EASY to water propagate.

[@kerrymidland747]

So what is your magic, can't get mine to root. Please help.

[@laylauk2654]

Thankyou so much you have saved my plant from dieing. The cold chill from the window area almost killed it. I've duping leaves from the bottom, why some leaves have fell off. From England uk

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Layla uk your welcome. Yes these guy will drop leaves If temperature drops.

[@wayotanke521]

They all look so beautiful. Today we got 3 tadas. Tfs

[@RuthiesSucculentObsession]

Great video and information on the rubber tree. For some reason that is the one plant that isn't doing so great for me🙁. I may need to move him to a brighter area. Thanks for sharing😊👍.

[@peggylee5021]

They are easy - one of my favorite plants.

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Peggy Lee They are beautiful and so easy. 😊💚🌿

[@inlesinlet]

"They're so easy", y'all be saying, but I'm watching 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 video, and hope that I can salvage it 😭😰

[@normanlesterronquillo9230]

I haven't watered my one since late March! Just watered them last week, along with my snake plant and zz plant! My top 3 house plant, hands down! That was some great tips bro! Drooling on the tineke!

[@DaPlantBbz]

My rubber plants are definitely some of my favorite! I love your channel & IG you’re very inspiring 😍🌱👍🏼

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Cynthia Gonzalez Thank you Cynthia. 💚🌿

[@averytalkshow8743]

Just got my 1st rubber plant today, thank you for all the good tips!

[@rose5150fl]

Best video by far on these plants.. thank you so much

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

rose Thank you. Glad you found it helpful.

[@Transformational_change]

I think this is the plant my great grandparents grew to make rubber✌💓

[@gdea5649]

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 videos 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 videos- you obviously love your plants!

[@cshung5170]

Thanks for sharing information I got mine recently

[@supavadeeprecharut6184]

Thank you this is really helpful information and give me confident for my new Ficus :)

[@moodyblooms]

I need to get me a rubber plant! Thanks for the great video. Big 👍🏻 from Moody Blooms💚

[@carollaufer334]

I made a huge mistake and almost killed my rubber plant, thank you so much for this video, 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!

[@ismirwenzel4622]

The ruby one is so beautiful

[@stephsko]

Recently discovered your channel and love how informative it is! My burgundy rubber plant has new growth but the leaves are small and not as thick. Why is that?

[@TV-jj8gy]

영상 너무너무 잘봤습니다. 고무나무 종류중에 특히 핑크색 고무나무가 너무 예쁘네요. 좋아요 구독 누르고 갑니다. From KOREA.

[@magnolya8]

Enjoyed every minute of your video👏🤗🙏

[@mefw5664]

Love your videos! Very informative

[@plantgurugangsta7299]

that string of hearts though.... 💕 ❤💞💖

[@yahialarbi1297]

i just got a burgundy rubber plant today, i will apply your directives and hope for the best, FYW the one i got is 120 cm high :)

[@minimalistcali]

I agree that they’re easy to care for! I’ve had the tineke for a while but I got a burgundy recently 🌿🌱

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

minimalistcali That’s awesome. Congrats on the burgundy. I love these guys.

[@minimalistcali]

Crazy Plant Guy thank you! Me too 🙌🏼

[@pamyoung5799]

I love your video's - very informative. I needed this

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

Pam Young Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed them. 😊

[@loubyrd6758]

What is a good plant for the bathroom and bedroom. Thank you. Your plants are so beautiful.

[@jameswheeler7679]

Just purchased one this morning from home depot(Burgundy) I have been looking for a rubber plant for just over a yr probably should have purchased 2 I have 2-3 ft from the window I believe I will wait about a week before I water think you for the video.

[@lovelyraincoat475]

i got one and it quickly became my favorite plant, it's so beautiful !!! it's been sad the last few days but hopefully i'll get it back to health😭 i really want it to get big !!

[@CrazyPlantGuy]

They’re pretty resilient plants. Just give them the tight thriving conditions and they’ll bounce back.

[@lovelyraincoat475]

@@CrazyPlantGuy that's the plan ! thank you for reassuring me, i'm glad☺️

[@carolmeyer5505]

hi i just love all ur videos 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 ?

[@paulhogan2389]

Great job.. Thank you for the info...Paul

[@rhexsantos5421]

I tried vetsin and worked well for my rubber plant

[@mommom2833]

Thank you, Plant Guy for a simple, concise "how to video!" 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!

[@robertunger800]

Thanks for a great video! 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! 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@flakyanddelicious]

If I had thought to look up your video four years ago, my first rubber plant would have survived. Better late than never, I guess. Wish me luck on my second try.

[@stevenbuenaventura3577]

Thank you my my mom forgot to care about the plant that she bought and i feel bad it looks beautiful IM GONNA do this tips thx

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My grammar is bad oof

[@valeriesanchez3074]

What a beautifil tree. Will look great beside my lemon tree