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Ficus Elastica
Ficus Elastica

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Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana Care

1 Care
1.1 Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
1.2 How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
1.3 Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
1.4 Watering Plants
1.4.1 Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
occasional watering once established
1.4.2 In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
1.4.3 In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
1.4.4 In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
1.5 Soil
1.5.1 Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
1.5.2 Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
1.5.3 Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
1.6 Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
1.7 Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Requires little pruning
1.8 Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
Apply 15-5-15
1.9 Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Pests and diseases free
1.10 Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought

Watering Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana

Water is the most essential need of any plant. Watering requirements differ for every plant. Knowing the amount of water required is the most important part of Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana Facts. One needs to adequately water the plants keeping in mind that plants need season wise variations in water levels. While taking Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana care, it is important to know that too much water is more dangerous than not enough watering. Here we provide you with the exact watering required for your garden plant. Watering Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana is as follows:

  • Watering Ficus Elastica in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Ficus Elastica in Winter: Average Water

  • Watering Royal Poinciana in Summer: Lots of watering

  • Watering Royal Poinciana in Winter: Average Water

Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana Diseases

Plants get infected many times due to lack of care. This makes it unhealthy and reduces its life too. Hence it is necessary to know the kind of disease on plants, to cure it and keep the plant healthy. Knowing About Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana diseases is very important factor of Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana Care. These plant's diseases are:

  • Ficus Elastica: Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites and Yellow Leaves
  • Royal Poinciana: Pests and diseases free

Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana Pruning

Pruning is an important part of Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana care. Pruning helps to grow the plant with a faster rate. Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana pruning is done as follows:

  • Ficus Elastica pruning: Prune for shortening long shoots

  • Royal Poinciana pruning: Requires little pruning

Plants need fertilizers for its growth and increasing the life. Ficus Elastica and Royal Poinciana fertilizers are as follows:

  • Ficus Elastica fertilizers: don't fertilize in winter
  • Royal Poinciana fertilizers: Apply 15-5-15