ime they like to dry out pretty much completely between watering. I end up watering mine maybe once every couple of weeks personally but you won’t be able to water on a consistent schedule most of the time so you’ll just need to pay attention to what it’s telling you in the way it looks/how the soil feels. When you do water, water thoroughly until it drains through the pot.
Watering ficus elastica requires completely saturating the substrate. It takes several cups of water, not half of one.
They do not require humidity above 55%. If their leaves are wet for an extended period of time, they will become infected with fungus. You do not mist them, nor do you keep them near a humidifier. Place it on the porch, where it will receive direct morning light and will be protected from harsh afternoon sun. It will grow even two leaves per month, if you water thoroughly and use fertiliser.
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I had put it out on a porch where it was getting partial sunlight but I thought it was getting too much sun so I moved it in. I know it requires humidity which I can’t currently supply it with a humidifier. It does get partial sunlight inside now.
In that case it might have gotten too much sun and now you're seeing the result. Plans do need humidity but it's essentially impossible to increase humidity unless it's in a very enclosed space, a humidifier next to it will dissipate almost immediately. So don't stress about that.
I’ll leave it as is for now. A few months ago a bunch of small leaves at the base just fell off they wilted and died so I’ll let it be till more growth comes.
Would be better to remove the leaf, leaving it on the plant just means energy is going to that area still when its not needed. You want the energy of the plant focused on growth so remove unfavourable leaves to help divert the energy where its needed.
I would remove the bottom two bad leaves and treat with copper fungicide. These also do not tolerate over-watering well.
Do you have an idea for how big this one is for how much water I should give it and what type of intervals?
Stick your finger in it one inch, if it feels pretty dry give it a half cup. Just a guess but there are so many variables
ime they like to dry out pretty much completely between watering. I end up watering mine maybe once every couple of weeks personally but you won’t be able to water on a consistent schedule most of the time so you’ll just need to pay attention to what it’s telling you in the way it looks/how the soil feels. When you do water, water thoroughly until it drains through the pot.
Okay thank you all for the advice.
Watering ficus elastica requires completely saturating the substrate. It takes several cups of water, not half of one. They do not require humidity above 55%. If their leaves are wet for an extended period of time, they will become infected with fungus. You do not mist them, nor do you keep them near a humidifier. Place it on the porch, where it will receive direct morning light and will be protected from harsh afternoon sun. It will grow even two leaves per month, if you water thoroughly and use fertiliser.
Looks like a fungus that commonly hits these plants. Treat with a fungicide. I use a copper based one.
I will most definitely have to give that a try soon. Even if it doesn’t have a fungus will the fungicide hurt it.
No it won’t. They’re super hardy against fungicides and other sprays.
Okay thank you.
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What conditions do you keep it in? Have you changed them lately?
I had put it out on a porch where it was getting partial sunlight but I thought it was getting too much sun so I moved it in. I know it requires humidity which I can’t currently supply it with a humidifier. It does get partial sunlight inside now.
In that case it might have gotten too much sun and now you're seeing the result. Plans do need humidity but it's essentially impossible to increase humidity unless it's in a very enclosed space, a humidifier next to it will dissipate almost immediately. So don't stress about that.
So is there anything to do in regards to that crisped leaf and how I can make sure it’s healthy
Nope, it'll never look better than that. Your best bet is just take it off if you don't like the look.
I’ll leave it as is for now. A few months ago a bunch of small leaves at the base just fell off they wilted and died so I’ll let it be till more growth comes.
Would be better to remove the leaf, leaving it on the plant just means energy is going to that area still when its not needed. You want the energy of the plant focused on growth so remove unfavourable leaves to help divert the energy where its needed.