Ficus Decora Burgundy

1. Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
2. Water every 1-2 weeks allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light conditions and less often in lower light.
3. Gets its common name from the pigmented, burgundy colored leaves.

Is Ficus Burgundy easy to care for?

A Burgundy Rubber Plant is fairly low maintenance and easy to care for. It's important to give this tropical plant a lot of bright indirect light and a decent amount of water. However, they don't like to sit in too much water so it's important to repot it in well drained potting mix.

How much light does a Ficus Burgundy need?

Ficus Burgundy Light Requirement Bright Indirect or partial sunlight should be given to the plant for a maximum of 8 hours a day. Too little sunlight would lead to stunted plant growth and a loss of the reddish variegation that accompanies the dark green leaves.

How big does a Ficus Burgundy grow?

The leaves can reach up to 12" long and 4" wide. The new foliage emerges red before maturing. Mature plants can reach up to 40' tall with a similar spread. As a potted houseplant, plants can reach around 10' tall with a similar spread.

Does Ficus Burgundy like direct sunlight?

Your Burgundy Rubber Tree prefers bright indirect light. Direct sunlight in the morning or late afternoon is fine, but avoid harsh midday sun which may cause leaf scorch. This plant does not tolerate low light.

Do ficus like to be misted?

Your Ficus tree will do well in average humidity environments but will appreciate regular misting. Your Ficus Benjamina will thrive in average temperatures of 60-75 degrees. Fertilize your Ficus tree once a month in late spring and summer with a general-purpose fertilizer diluted to half strength.

What is the lifespan of a ficus tree?

“With the right care, a ficus tree can live for about 20 years.”

Are ficus trees messy?

Ficus trees shed regularly, so they're a little on the messy side. But it sometimes dumps tons of leaves if there's a change in its environment: if you move it, if it's been repotted, if there's not enough light, if you're over or under-watering.

Is ficus a good indoor plant?

Are ficus trees indoor or outdoor plants? Ficus trees are tropical plants but do well in indoor lighting conditions. Because they need indirect light, they do not tolerate full, direct sun very well. If you live in an area with high humidity, your ficus will enjoy the indoor humidity levels.

Where should ficus be placed in the house?

Ficus love bright, indirect sunlight and lots of it. Your plant will enjoy spending time outside during the summer, but protect the plant from direct sunlight unless it's been acclimated to it. During winter, keep your plant away from drafts and don't allow it to stay in a room that falls below 55-60 degrees F.

Do ficus need a big pots?

For the best chance of success, plant your ficus in a pot that is two or three inches larger than the grower's pot that it came in from the nursery. Make sure the pot has drainage—there are a lot of pots out there that look pretty but are closed at the bottom.

How often should I water a burgundy ficus?

We suggest watering the Burgundy once a week allowing the soil to drain and dry. The Burgundy can tolerate a few missed waterings, however it is less tolerant to over watering which can lead to root rot. Plants like the Ficus Burgundy prefer temperatures of 65⁰F to 85F⁰.

Should a ficus be in direct sunlight?

Indoors or outdoors, ficus plants need bright light, but only acclimated plants can handle the direct sun. They appreciate being moved outside in summer but do not place them in direct sunlight. Bright, direct light will scald the leaves and cause leaf loss.

Do burgundy ficus like to be root bound?

They can grow slightly potbound but because they're trees, prefer & a large base to accommodate the roots. If yours gets too tight in its pot, it'll have a hard time taking up water & nutrients. This will cause stress & poor growth.

How do you keep a ficus bushy?

Perhaps you have a single-trunk rubber tree plant (Ficus elastica) and you want a fuller, bushier plant. ... PRUNING & PROPAGATING

1. Cut it off and discard.
2. Propagate in water or soil. ...
3. Air layer your plant before cutting it off.

Why is my burgundy ficus dropping leaves?

Seasonal changes. As the seasons change your Ficus will react to the changes in light, temperature and humidity by dropping its leaves. This is a normal part of the plant's life cycle and can be averted by continuing to water the plant, heating the home and misting the plant to maintain humidity.

How often should you water a ficus?

The Ficus plant prefers to dry out some between watering, but do not let the soil completely dry out. We recommend that you water your tree every 5 to 7 days, or when the top inch of soil is dry. If you decide to place your plant outside as a patio plant, it will need a more frequent watering schedule.

Do ficus like deep pots?

Ficus plants prefer to be root-bound in their pots. Avoid choosing a pot that is significantly larger than the root system, as this can stunt the plant's growth.

Are coffee grounds good for Ficus trees?

The perfect pH for a ficus is 6.5-7. Anything under 6 will be too acidic. Brewed coffee has a pH of from 5.2 to 6.9, so depending on the coffee, it could be harmful to your fiddle leaf fig.

What temperature is too cold for a ficus tree?

The tropical ficus are often so sensitive to low temperatures that prolonged (several hours) temperatures above freezing but below 40 degrees can cause injury. When the tree is indoors, keep it in a brightly lighted room with temperatures ranging from 80 degrees during the day to about 60 degrees at night.