Rubber plants - plants for home growing relatively undemanding, but it does not mean that the departure of these guests from the tropics (or north-eastern India) can be forgotten.
When I am asked what will be the most favorable for any ficus conditions, I, frankly, find it difficult to answer, because, depending on the plant variety and its the individual characteristics of the conditions may be slightly different, but I can confidently name a few "no" for figs as a whole and for individual species in their particular.
So, let's prikosnomsya to the inviolable dogma "fikusovoy" cultivation, which will help us to preserve the state of green tropical friend.
Which do not tolerate rubber plants
1. Violations temperature
At home, almost all varieties of figs feel quite comfortable in the temperature range from 14 (in winter) to 17 (in the summer) degrees Celsius (of course, with the "+" sign).
At the same time as the sudden changes in temperature in the room, and small, but long-term deviations from the norm can affect the pitiable condition of the plant. In such cases, Ficus usually notifies hapless mistress that he does not like the conditions of detention, intense loss of leaves.
2. Direct sunlight
The scorching July sun - not the best one for ficus, and even more variegated light-loving species can "get burned" and fall off. The loss of leaves is a negative impact not only on appearance but also the "clearing" the ability of plants, and it will not be as effective to "filter" the air of benzene and formaldehyde.
About what to do if your ficus leaves turn yellow and fall off, I wrote here. Look who is interested.
3. overflow
The best way to destroy the root system enough unpretentious in nature ficus - is to provide him with an excessive abundance of the water. Watering better comply with a regular and moderate, and the warm water and to use the supernatant.
4. Poor soil quality
Here everything is simple - poor soil leads to poor state flower. For figs is best to buy ready-made soil mix.
5. peat mixture
When I see my friends or acquaintances Ficus benjamina in a peat mixture, my soul is filled with compassion for the unfortunate plant, forced to grow in adverse conditions for themselves. Fortunately, friends listen to my opinion, and often do not neglect the change in normal soil.
6. unplanned transplants
Speaking of transplants. It is best to hold them in the spring and only when the root system of plants has evolved enough that she was "cramped" in their tank.
7. neglect
Each plant needs a special approach, and ficus - is no exception. In addition, to ensure that the scattered light, for example, Ficus elastica not superfluous Regular wiping leaves with a damp cloth, and small-leaved varieties do not give up spraying leaves. Share notes in their social networks, follow the rules, take care of plants, and, believe me, they always repay you handsomely! And about what benefits bring rubber plants, and how to use them to attract in the house wealth and riches, you can read here.
Do you think all I took into account? Or maybe he forgot to tell you about something very important? I look forward to your responses in the comments.