Description
| Botanical name | Ficus elastica / Ficus benjamina | ||||
| Common name | Indian Rubber plant | ||||
| Family | Moraceae | ||||
| About | It is a large tree in the banyan group of figs. It has broad shiny oval leaves. There are several hardy species & varieties having attractive foliage which are grown as house plant worldwide. | ||||
| Category | House plant | ||||
| Plant type | Perennial evergreen. | ||||
| Origin | Native to eastern parts of South Asia and southeast Asia | ||||
| Potting medium | Use well drained, aerated, loamy, organic matter enriched potting medium GrowpoT–H. Sterilised to reduce the risk of fungal infection & root rot. pH value 6.5 – 7. | ||||
| Light | In indoor condition, the plant requires abundance of light indirect sunlight or diffused light. Avoid direct sun to protect the leaves against developing blotch or fading of colour. In outdoor condition, plant should be placed in shady place if not acclimatised to receive direct sunlight. | ||||
| Irrigation | Precaution to be taken not to dry out the medium. During summer, irrigate the medium evenly & spray on foliage frequently to create environment humid. During winter watch & irrigate, but don’t allow drying out the medium. Avoid placing the plant under air conditioning.
For tap water, preserve the water 24 hrs to minimise the presence of salts, chlorine, fluoride etc. |
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| Fertigation | Particulars | Dose | Schedule | Mode | |
| Summer | winter | ||||
| GROWMUSS | 10 gm / 8” pot | 15 Days | 30 Days | Soil application | |
| Neem Bahar | 10 gm / 8” pot | 15 Days | 30 Days | Soil application | |
| Micro nutrient | gROWMIN SUPER (f) | 2 gm / litre | 15 Days | 30 Days | Foliar spray |
| Black cobra① | 3 ml / litre | ① Alternative | |||
| Pest control | Growneem | 3 ml / litre | 15 Days | 15 Days | Foliar spray |
| Toxicity | Toxic to pets & human. | ||||
| Toxic chemical | Proteolytic enzyme (ficin), psoralen (ficusin) | ||||
| Symptom | Gastrointestinal and dermal irritation | ||||
Deliverable
Standard Pot – Plastic pot (Click here to see)
· Pot size – 4 inch to 6 inch
· Plant Size – 6 inch to 24 inch (The size may vary based on the availability of the plant/s)
Potting Medium – Coco-peat/ Soil (as and where applicable).
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