Ficus Elastica Black Bonsai《造型黑金刚橡皮树》

🌿 Why You’ll Love Ficus elastica:

• Stunning, broad leaves with a waxy sheen

• Excellent air-purifying properties

• Adds vertical drama and lush greenery

• Easy to grow and maintain indoors

🌿 Ficus elastica – Care Guide

Also known as the Rubber Plant, Ficus elastica is a hardy, eye-catching houseplant prized for its thick, glossy leaves and upright form. Easy to care for and fast-growing, it adds a bold, tropical feel to any room and comes in several popular varieties including ‘Burgundy’, ‘Tineke’, and ‘Ruby’.

☀️ Light Requirements

• Prefers bright, indirect light

• Tolerates some morning or filtered sun

• Variegated types need more light to maintain color

• Avoid low light or direct, harsh sunlight

💧 Watering

• Water when the top 5 cm (2 in) of soil is dry

• Spring–summer: keep soil evenly moist

• Fall–winter: reduce watering

• Avoid overwatering – root rot is a risk

• Use room-temperature water

🌱 Soil & Potting

• Use a well-draining potting mix (soil + perlite or orchid bark)

• Ensure the pot has drainage holes

• Repot every 1–2 years or when rootbound

• Grows best when slightly snug in its pot

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

• Ideal range: 18–27°C (65–80°F)

• Avoid cold drafts or temperatures below 13°C (55°F)

• Likes moderate humidity, but adapts to typical indoor air

  • Mist occasionally or place near a tray of water if needed

🍃 Fertilizing

• Feed monthly during spring and summer

• Use a balanced liquid fertilizer (diluted)

• Pause fertilizing in fall and winter

✂️ Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune to control height or encourage bushier growth

• Wipe leaves regularly to remove dust

• Use gloves when pruning – milky sap can irritate skin

✅ Ideal For

• Modern homes, offices, minimalist or boho interiors

• Great for beginners or busy plant parents

• A stylish alternative to the Fiddle Leaf Fig

⚠️ Pet Safety

• Toxic to pets and humans if ingested

  • Can cause irritation or vomiting

• Keep out of reach of pets and children

Add Ficus elastica to your home or office for a touch of tropical elegance that’s as effortless as it is eye-catching.