Ficus Care Guide (Fiddle Leaf & Rubber Plants)

Popular Ficus Types

• Ficus Lyrata (Fiddle Leaf Fig)

• Ficus Elastica (Rubber Plant)

These are strong indoor plants.

Light

Bright filtered light.

Avoid:

• Moving plant frequently

• Sudden light changes

Watering

Water when top 4–5 cm of soil is dry.

Ficus do not like wet roots.

Soil

Use well-draining indoor mix.

Add perlite for airflow.

Common Issues

Leaf drop:

Usually shock from moving or overwatering.

Brown spots:

Often watering inconsistencies.