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Mar 26, 2022 4:01 PM CST
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Name: Jennifer
48036 MI (Zone 6b)
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Last weekend I picked up this little Ruby Ficus. I've never had a Ficus before but I'm at the point with houseplants that I'm willing to branch out and try something new. I did a basic internet search about care. I did read they don't like to be moved once happy in an established spot. Bright indirect light. Drier rather than constantly wet.

It is in very peaty medium which is quite compacted but still drains very very fast. I would like to repot it. For the most part all my houseplants are in a local nursery's custom blend potting soil. Very light and also fast draining. I have had great results with it (pothos, Christmas cactus, sans, parlor palm, peperomia, draceana, begonias) But again, never had a ficus.

My main reason for posting is to inquire if this soil looks like it would be ok.

Note: I realize often the advice is not to repot. And I may not right away. But I likely will because I'm just stubborn and have rarely been disappointed when I do Whistling
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Mar 26, 2022 5:00 PM CST
Name: Lin Vosbury
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That soil should be fine for your pretty Variegated Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica 'Ruby') I don't think Ficus elastica is particular about soil, the main thing is to be careful not to over water.
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Mar 27, 2022 12:04 AM CST

plantladylin said: That soil should be fine for your pretty Variegated Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica 'Ruby') I don't think Ficus elastica is particular about soil, the main thing is to be careful not to over water.


Yep.

And watch out for the sap if you do any cuttings, have pets, eyes or skin, etc...
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Mar 27, 2022 12:08 AM CST

Not pleasant sap-wise, but still a great plant, very few issues unless messing with it.
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Mar 27, 2022 1:54 PM CST
Thread OP
Name: Jennifer
48036 MI (Zone 6b)
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Thank you! I appreciate the advice.
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Mar 28, 2022 12:48 AM CST

jvdubb said: Thank you! I appreciate the advice.


You know what you're doing. Be patient though, they're slow.
Not kidding about the sap. Take your time.

Soil mix looks nice, what's in it?
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Mar 28, 2022 3:43 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Jennifer
48036 MI (Zone 6b)
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Not sure what is in the soil mix. The soil mix comes in big bags with the nursery's name on it. It only says "our custom blend" designed to prevent over watering. Once a year in February they have a really deep discount on it for members. I load up for the year. I like it for most all my indoor needs. I even use it for succulents now. The only plant currently not planted in it is my Butterwort.
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Apr 18, 2022 10:10 AM CST
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How is this going?

A random leaf pic from yesterday.
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Apr 18, 2022 10:31 AM CST
Thread OP
Name: Jennifer
48036 MI (Zone 6b)
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Funny you should ask. When I walked past her this morning I said "lookin' good" Smiling
Already has grown!
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Apr 18, 2022 10:48 AM CST
Name: Tiffany purpleinopp
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Fantastic! : )
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