Ficus Elastica Ruby

Care mode

Water regularly leaving the top of the soil to dry out in between waterings and prefers to be homed in a bright room with some direct sunlight. Rotate the plant every week as the leaves bend towards the light and this plant looks best with an even display of leaves. Fertilise in warmer months.

Feeding your indoor plants

To keep your Ficus Ruby glowing, you’ll want to fuel those gorgeous pink and green leaves with the right nutrients. The Good Plant Co Indoor Plant Food is ideal for giving your Ruby the boost it needs to push out fresh, variegated growth and stay healthy. In the warmer months, when your Ficus Ruby is in growth mode, it will naturally need more food and water. As the cooler winter months roll in and growth slows, you can ease off a little – think lean, not overfed.

It’s perfectly fine to be a bit of a helicopter plant parent and adjust your care as it changes through the seasons. And to keep those blush, cream, and emerald leaves looking Insta-ready, use The Good Plant Co Leaf Shine to remove dust and enhance their natural sheen. The key takeaway: if your Ficus Ruby is pushing out new leaves, that’s your cue it needs extra nutrients and a little more water to power that colour-packed growth!