Ficus elastica Robusta

Fix robusta plant or rubber fix and its scientific name Ficus elastica Robusta native to Asia, and it is one of the plants that are easy to raise at home, and is characterized by large-sized leaves available in several types such as green or dark green and even versicolor, and the shrub can branch several branches and grow to rise about a meter or more, and there are several different types of it in shape and size and their needs also vary.

Plant Care for Fix-Ropista

It needs bright light filter, and moderate heat, knowing that it grows well in a wide range of temperatures, and is watered moderately during the period of active growth, which represents most of the year except for winter, so irrigation decreases because it is a period of dormancy, and fertilizes every two weeks during the period of active growth.

It is a moisture-loving indoor plant, so it is preferable to place it on a tray with always wet pebbles to provide it with a relatively humid atmosphere.

It is good to maintain the shine of its leaves by wiping them with a piece of soft damp cloth by placing the palm of your hand under the paper and wiping with the other hand in order not to break the paper.

The wrapping of the leaf of the Vicks rubista plant is due to several reasons, including:

• Exposure to chemicals such as gases, pesticides or soil pollution, and then the external soil must be scraped and transferred to another basin.
• Irregular irrigation either by increase or decrease and here must be regular irrigation and patience until the upper surface of the soil dries by 2-3 cm before irrigating it for the second time.
• The surrounding atmosphere is dry, and then the plant should be moistened with water spray, placed on a tray with wet pebbles, or placed next to a fountain or in a place with desert air conditioning.
• Insect infestation with spiders, mealybugs or others, and these can be controlled with special pesticides.
• The place or environment in which the Vicks rubber plant lived has changed either by a sudden change in temperature or by the presence of air currents. The environment suitable for them should be improved and air currents spared
• The use of detergents and leaf polishes, which block the pores of the leaves and thus wrap them. To remove dust or make its leaves shine, all you have to do is wipe them with just a damp cloth.

Required light

Needs bright light filter

 Irrigate Plant Fix Ropista

It is watered moderately during the period of active growth, which represents most of the year except for the winter, so irrigation decreases because it is a period of dormancy

Fertilizing the soil

Fertilize every two weeks during the period of active growth (all year except winter).

Room temperature

Moderate heat knowing that it grows well in a wide range of homehumidity temperatures

They can adapt to basic home humidity, and if they can increase their rate, it is better for them.

Required soil

Fix Ropista plant is moisture-loving, so it is preferable to place it on a tray with always wet pebbles to provide him with a relatively humid atmosphere

Bowl size

The volume of the bowl helps in better drainage.