Name: Ceramic Cylindrical Pot White with Rubber Plant – Ficus Elastica Burgundy
Brand: Mashrita Nature Cloud
SKU: 21789
Price: 899 INR
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Ficus Elastica Burgundy (Rubber Fig Black)

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Ficus Elastica Burgundy (Rubber Fig Black) belongs to genus Ficus, Ficus genus has about 850 species of woody trees, shrubs and veins. The distinctive features of this genus includes aerial roots, a single trunk and distinctive shape. Fruits are commonly known as edible figs, it is one of the most common plant for landscape and found all over the world. Presented plant has following growing characteristics:

Location: Indoor, Semi Shade
Light: Shade, bright light
Watering: Less frequent
Temperature: 16 to 32 degree celsius

Ficus is found in the semi- warm temperate zone, climatic condition in this region makes it suitable for its growth, it is evergreen with unique blooming flowers and utilizes the wasp species for pollination.

Ficus is common plant for the home and office landscape plant because of its less maintenance and exotic appearance. Imagine a mini tree plant with complete tree trunk and canopy. It is known to beautify many homes and offices with its unique features.

In order to keep the plant in a good condition, regular misting of the plant with water is recommended, it is also good to constantly check the top soil which should be damp but not too wet.

Weeping fig (Ficus Benjamina) was part of NASA Clean Air Study and it was found to be effective in removing formaldehyde, xylene and toluene.

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WHAT TO DO?

Every plant has different type of light, feed and water requirements.
Most of the plants like moderate watering, let the couple of inch at surface dry before watering again.
Some plants require frequent feeding but most, once in a year, feed the plant at beginning of spring.
Repot the plant every couple of years in slightly bigger container.

WHAT NOT TO DO?

Avoid frequent watering in winters, it will kill the plant.
Avoid temperature shocks like taking it suddenly indoors or outdoors.
Avoid partial watering and use water sprayers to water equally in all directions.
Avoid repotting plants in large containers, most of the plants likes to be in groups.
Avoid over fertilizing, quantity depends on NPK ingredients but plants do need not more than a spoon.

COMMON UNDERSTANDING

Plants are living creatures require a little sensitivity towards them, following common instructions are helpful for keeping them happy:

Dig around the root zone with your fingers to a depth of 2-3' for small plants and water generously when the soil feels dry to the touch.
Use a balanced fertilizer i.e., 10-10-10, 14-14-14 (Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potassium (K)) food with micro-nutrients.
Be observant of the changes in plant vigor and growth, plants are more susceptible to disease and pests if they are weakened through poor maintenance.
It is good to make it a practice to inspect plants progress so you can spot systems of disease or insect infestations well in advance of any serious problem.
Pruning is required at times for plant health and aesthetics, as a general note remove the damaged leaves and branches as soon as those are noticed to avoid infections.