- The hardest thing about plant care is understanding the care needs each of your plants have. Once their boundaries become clear there are a number of ways you can orchestrate your setup and care routine so that both your needs and theirs are met!
- We wanted to have a little bit of fun with the concept of getting to know your plants' needs so here are 5 things your rubber tree wants you to know about them:
- I get a little cranky when things around me change too much. When you first bring me home, please find me a spot to live somewhere that doesn’t get drafty and don’t move me around the house too much. I tend to drop leaves when the temperature shifts suddenly.
- I am for sure a creature of habit. I thrive when my soil dries out at the same rate and time frame consistently. Check in regularly and water when my soil dries about ½ - ¾ of the way out.
- There’s a rumor going around that I like to be root bound. The truth is I just keep my grievances to myself. When my pot starts getting tight or I’ve got decay in my roots I won’t complain until after it’s been a problem for me for a long time. I should get a root exam about once a year.
- I like light but I don’t need to be right in front of the window. My dark green leaves help me capture light even in lower light settings and I prefer consistency most of all. An interior corner in a well lit room is the perfect spot.
- I’ve got woody roots under the soil so I need my substrate to be nice and chunky. I really love the grasslands soil blend, it gives me the moisture control and airflow my roots need to stay tip top!
What plant would you like to learn about next?