Ficus Elastica 'Shivereana'
$25.30
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- The actual plant may differ as each pot has its own unique natural look and although look identical but never 100% similar to the image pictured here.
- Flowers/Fruits are seasonal and plants may not be with flowers/fruits at the time of order/delivery.
- Overall Height was measured from the bottom of the pot to the tallest point of the plant vertically.
PRODUCT MEASUREMENT
- Plant Overall Height APPROXIMATELY:-
- 45cm for POT SIZE 14cm(Ø)
GENERAL INFORMATION
- Ficus Shivereana is a sensational and staggering magnificence featuring exceptional broad shiny oval leaves with sharp tips.
- This exquisiteness is visible with variegated foliage with cream, white, and green freckled patterns.
- It is a half-breed of Ficus Elastica, also commonly known as marble plant, Indian rubber plant, and rubber tree variegata.
SOIL REQUIREMENT
- The best potting mix for rubber tree plants is well-draining and slightly acidic with a pH ranging from 5.5 to 7.0.
- The Ficus elastica can tolerate a variety of potting mixes but will thrive in one containing one part peat or potting soil, one part pine bark, and one part coarse sand or perlite.
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FEEDING/FERTILIZER REQUIREMENT
- For the young roots, apply a high phosphorus fertilizer to stimulate root development.
- As the plant matures to produce much foliage, apply a high nitrogen fertilizer every four (4) weeks during growth as this stimulates full and healthy foliage development.
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
- As the Ficus elastica likes to be in soil with a good amount of moisture, avoid placing it somewhere drying, such as near a drafty window or vent, heater, or in direct sunlight.
- Bright, indirect light is ideal for growing the Rubber Plant, however, they are unusually tolerant of lower light spaces for a ficus.
WATER REQUIREMENT
- It requires a very humid, moist environment.
- Spray them regularly especially if the plant is surrounded by heated air.
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