![]() ![]() You can just remove the top layer of soil and replenish with fresh new potting mix instead (called top-dressing). These girls can get big even in a small pot, so don't feel the need to pot-up too fast. In winter, also water based on her soil, but instead of a full drench each time, just aim for lightly moist soil each time you water (and again, always let your Ruby dry out in-between). When it's time for a drink, in summer give your Ruby a good drench when the top 5 or so cms of soil is dry. High humidity isn't a must for Ficus, but still avoid placing them in drafts, or the path of your heat pump or air con.Ī well draining soil is ideal, kept lightly, evenly moist to the touch (no boggy wetness for this girl). Keep in mind those super-sized big leaves need a lot of nutrients, so if yours are in older soil or look like they're lacking a little somethin somethin then give them a balanced NPK feed like Plant Runner to replenish what they take from the soil. In spring and summer we add a half dose of Groconut to the water. Frequent light fertilising is appreciated in the growing months. We let our girls dry out down to about 5cm (1 to 2 inches). No wet feet! A good water every one to two weeks is about right but decide based on the soil. Let them drip dry before returning to their cover pot or saucer, or if you water in situ, tip out any excess after 30 minutes. Cooler she can do but don't be caught slipping with over-watering if you're going below 10 degrees often in winter.Įvenly moist is the way to go for these girls. ![]() ![]() Anywhere between 10 to 29 degrees is all good. Direct light isn't good for too long though, so best to avoid stronger afternoon sun in winter, and keep her out of direct summer sun altogether, or stick to a spot that gets the weaker early morning sun in summer.įicus are pretty chill about a range of temperatures. The Ruby especially as she'll reward you with her green becoming darker, and variegation more pinky-orange when she gets plenty of light. Our Ficus fam all enjoy direct morning sun then bright indirect light for the rest of day. You may have read that Ficus will tolerate lower light but we definitely wouldn't recommend it for the Ruby. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |