Ficus elastica Abidjan makes an excellent addition to your indoor area of your home. It gives the home that retro vibe.
The main attraction is the color of the leaves, with this dark purple green with a hint of red.
Ficus elastica Abidjan is a long lived relatively fast growing indoor plant.
They are native to eastern parts of South Asia and southeast Asia, therefore it will give you that tropical look to your space.
Light
Ficus elastica prefers bright, indirect light but does cope quite well in lower light conditions.
Avoid direct sunlight as this may scorch the leaves.
Watering
Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause leaf drop.
Humidity
This Ficus has no specific humidity requirements, although it will benefit from an occasional misting.
For an added boost, consider moving your plant to a steamier room such as a kitchen or bathroom.
Feed
Apply a weak dose of a fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.
Height & Growth Rate
Can grow to many metres tall in its native environment. Indoors however, it is up to you: simply trim to maintain your desired height. Typical indoor heights are anything from 30cm to 2m. Moderate to fast-growing.
Air Purifying
This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.
Blozem Hints🪴
🌿Go big or go home! Ficus elastica can grow up to 30ft tall. When desired height is achieved, simply cut the top off.
🌿Insufficient light can trigger leaf drop! Find a more suitable location and your plant should quickly recover.
