I practically don't write comments, like ever, buuuuut I have to say that you've done something amazing in your video - you have this video divider, where you can pick and choose what to watch and in these kind of videos it's priceless! Thank you so much for saving me time 🖤
Mine is in the south/east window, and since it's seated on the floor, it's basically only the top leaves that get direct sun, for, I don't know, 2 hours probably a day. it didn't do them any harm and in fact, when the plant is elsewhere, it starts to grow tiny leaves which are often crooked, so it definitely needs more light for nice big and straight leaves. Granted, I'm talking about burgundy, or somesuch (they're sold only with specified genus here, so I can typically figure out the species (tho not always, like I can't for the life of me figure out the difference between dracaena reflexa, and dracaena fragrans, and probably few more), but with dozen different varieties that I can't tell what's the difference and no one online explaining what the differences are, it can be a number of different varieties that all look the same... but yeah, that one can definitely take some direct sun
LOVE your tineke!! I have a burgundy growing quite large from when I got it in January and decided I needed a tineke because it is just SO beautiful. Can't wait for it to arrive! It's gonna be a small babe like your flatmates. Thanks for another awesome vid! 👌
I thought I had my plant care skills down but this plant has really hurt my self-esteem. I realized it had spider mites a couple weeks after bringing it home from Costco. I Sprayed it down until it was dripping with a diluted rubbing alcohol solution, kept it away from my other plants until I was confident the spider mites were gone. The mites are gone, but it dropped some leaves after the fact, lower down. I just chalked it up to damage from the spider mites and figured it'd continue to grow just fine. About five days ago I took it outside to spray off the old media so I could give it some fresh soil. I Sprayed the whole root system down with the hose, took it inside and proceeded to repot it with fresh media; a mix of high quality, coarse potting mix and perlite. About a 2 to 1 ratio. Since then, this poor plant has continued to drop a few leaves, but worse yet it's completely drooping over to one side. The plant has ten individual stalks and was super full, plush and upright when I got it. Now all 10 of the stalks droop as do the leaves. I've never overwatered this plant and have kept it about five feet back from a western window. I've also never fertilized. Any idea why this could be happening? Only thing I can think is that the root system was shocked by the strong water pressure of the hose. I've done this with several plants in the past and never had any adverse effects from it. So far it is quite the drama queen and a problematic plant for me, sadly. Spider mites, now dropping and dropping leaves. I'm pretty bummed over this and hope it eventually bounces back.
I've noticed my ficus doesn't recover very well either. I had similar leaf drop after spider mites, even after they had been killed off. Slowly over time, it started to grow at the top of the plant again and I ended up chopping it to propagate. Yours sounds like it's been through a lot in a short period of time. The drooping sounds to me like it was from the root shock of the hose and repot. Hopefully it'll bounce back soon. Keep up the good work. It sounds like you're doing all the right things! Good luck!
@@GoodGrowing You're very kind. Thank you 😄 You live and learn, right. This gives me hope that it won't go and die on me completely. You're right, it did go through a lot in a short period of time. Poor plant. Propogation is a good idea, I will try that once I think it's a bit better off. It's seeming to perk up a little, which is good. Leaves still drop periodically. Thank you for responding to my novel and sharing your experience! Sometimes google isn't the best for finding answers to very specific plant questions. Have a wonderful day/evening!
@@tashalawson2028 I defo think you can save it in one way or another! Haha no worries I defo struggle to find answers to this kind of stuff on google too... that's why I started making videos, so this sort of info could be more clear and easy to find!
Hi!! So, regarding pot size, what could be considered a good ratio? I feel like mine is in a really big pot and that’s why it’s not growing that much.. thanks !!
that could be the case, if its got too much room in the root area, then it will be focusing more on root growth than foliage growth. I feel like typically my plants are 1/3 roots and 2/3 plant, but it really depends
İs it suitable for forest?? . Because ı want to plant these in the forest. Two months ago in the big fire we lost many trees. I think it grow up very fast
It depends on your environment. Personally I'd only plant things that were native to my area as to not disturb the natural ecosystem too much. Also they're more likely to be healthier plants
My variegated one has leaves that are drooping down a lot, but none have dropped. Light is good, I don't think I'm overwatering, but am I maybe underwatering?
Hi love your channel and videos. Short and useful I have a question... is it natural that ficus leaves drooping? I just bought it from greenhouse and repotted it :__ im worry about it
Aww thanks! It sounds like your plant may be in a bit of shock from environmental changes and then also being repotted. If it doesn't perk up in a week or so, it may be a sign of bigger issues
If you're talking about the ficus elastica black prince then yes, except they can tolerate a bit more sun than the variegated one shown in the video. But still not too much direct light! Hope that helps! Best of luck!
Slightly off topic, but if you set your camera to auto ISO (or maybe also aperture priority), then it should compensate for the changes in natural light automatically.
I recently received a ruby variegata in the mail. The leaves barely had any variegation. Can I expect variegation on the newer leaves if I give it the right light?
@@daniellethompson3564 Certainly not a problem! They like a well draining soil so something that's not too dense. Mine came in a soil that's holding a bit too much water so I'm going to be repotting it with a mix of about 60% coco coir, 20% worm castings, and 20% perlite. I'm hoping that suits it better! Best of luck with the new one!!
Hello darlin'. I followed a lot of your advice but Have You aver had problems of floppy leaves with your tineke from this video? Mine Is starting flopping from nowhere 🙄 i'm so sad, he was fine! What the hell does he want?
Hi Emma, as we both live in London, i wanted to know how often you are watering your plant? Mine is quite a bit smaller but i'm finding that i'm losing the lower leaves one after the other. I've lost 3 in the past week and another is slowly turning yellow. Seems like overwatering although i had not watered for almost 2 weeks. The first couple of inches of the soil were dry but cool so i watered today although i probably should not have. Any advice? The weather has not been great so not sure what to do
Hey London plant friend! I have found that the soil they came in holds quite a lot of water, even for the smaller plants. So I really don't water that often. Maybe once every 1.5 weeks when its super hot and sunny. Since it's been so dismal here the past few I've done even less, maybe every 2.5 weeks for the smaller ones and very rarely for the big ones. I prefer to wait until the soil is nearly all dry rather than just the top couple of inches, because they can tolerate draught better than being too wet! Sorry that's a really long answer but I hope it helps! Good luck!
@@GoodGrowing Hello! That is a perfect answer and it tells me all i need to know. The soil they come is inadequate for correct watering and I've been overwatering. I lost another leaf today just by brushing against it. What can i do? Repot? I'm slowly resigning to losing the plant sadly
@@rhymer2k Yeah I'd suggest repotting it in some better draining soil. Repotting will also give you a chance to check out the roots to make sure they're alright, not rotting. Also is it new? It's possible that its going into a bit of shock because of the transition to your home, and that would cause leaves to fall too.
@@GoodGrowing appreciate the responses Emma. It's just over a month old and it grew out a new leaf in the meantime and has a tiny one growing. Was about 30cm with 10 leaves and a new one growing in a sheath. That new one has emerged and since then I've lost 4 leaves with the latest being today. The other leaves look like they have lost rigidity a little bit and are flopping downward apart from the new one which is upright.
@@rhymer2k Ahh I'm sorry that really sucks. I know a lot of people though who have struggled with a new ficus elastica. Because I do think they go into a bit of shock at the big move. And that usually shows up after a few weeks, so it would make sense that it't now. I'd say just continue keeping it in the right conditions while it adjusts to your home. Best of luck!
I'm so confused about light. Does indirect light mean no actual sun directly on the plant? Or no light at all directly on the plant? Mine is 1.5 ft from a south window. Should I move it further away?
So basically direct light refers to sun going directly onto the plant. This can cause sunburn similar to humans and lots of indoor plants really don't like it. Bright indirect is when they're getting bright light, but not directly on the leaves. For example, through a very thin curtain or reflected off a white wall. 1.5 ft from a S window sounds like its probably getting direct sun and it's probably a good idea to move it further if that's the case. Best of luck!
I think your videos are great. I just would like to see some effort put towards pronouncing plant names. Sounds pedantic I know but I said what I said.
Ahh thanks! I do try to make an effort about pronunciation but I have found that for lots of the names there are different pronunciations depending on where in the world you are. I will try to work a bit harder though, thanks for the suggestion!
I practically don't write comments, like ever, buuuuut I have to say that you've done something amazing in your video - you have this video divider, where you can pick and choose what to watch and in these kind of videos it's priceless! Thank you so much for saving me time 🖤
Thanks! Yeah I just figured out how to do it and I figured it would be helpful for this kind of thing! So glad it was a success :)
My neighbor has one in her front yard. It’s huge! It’s about 12 feet tall. It’s really wide. She just cut some for me to propagate today
AHHHH If only I could have one of these in a yard! Amazing that they let you have a cutting! Enjoy the wonders of rubber trees!
I,m watching your lovely show from Iran.
you said all what I needed about these plants.
Thanks alot ,& always be happy.
These are one of my absolute favourite plants
❤happiness in leaf channel
Starts 4 minutes in
Oh my gosh, thank you!
When I received my ficus in the mail, all my leaves fell off in two days 😥, I waited months for this plant. I hope some leaves grow on it
Oh no! It sound's like being in the mail was quite a shock to it! I hope it gets better soon!
I have one in my bathroom and it's taking it's time to grow.
Yeah sometimes they do grow quite slowly.. especially when they aren't getting the right conditions. Is it getting enough light in there?
Yes there's light in there all day. It's growing leaves but not getting taller.
@@charmanehenderson4625 hrmmm... growing leaves is a good sign!
Okay it do look heathly
Mine is in the south/east window, and since it's seated on the floor, it's basically only the top leaves that get direct sun, for, I don't know, 2 hours probably a day. it didn't do them any harm and in fact, when the plant is elsewhere, it starts to grow tiny leaves which are often crooked, so it definitely needs more light for nice big and straight leaves. Granted, I'm talking about burgundy, or somesuch (they're sold only with specified genus here, so I can typically figure out the species (tho not always, like I can't for the life of me figure out the difference between dracaena reflexa, and dracaena fragrans, and probably few more), but with dozen different varieties that I can't tell what's the difference and no one online explaining what the differences are, it can be a number of different varieties that all look the same... but yeah, that one can definitely take some direct sun
Thanks for the help! I just bought one today and had no clue how to take care of it lol
So glad I could help! Enjoy your new plant baby :)
LOVE your tineke!! I have a burgundy growing quite large from when I got it in January and decided I needed a tineke because it is just SO beautiful. Can't wait for it to arrive! It's gonna be a small babe like your flatmates. Thanks for another awesome vid! 👌
Ooh so exciting! I hope you enjoy your tineke :)
very helpful video thanks! i'm currently killing my rubber plant...hopefully i can save him :(
Oh no! I hope you got what you needed from this video to save it! Good luck
What would I do without You ❤ Thanks for helping me on the beginning of my plants journey ❤
Awww that's so sweet! I'm so glad I could help with the beginning of your plant parenthood! :) Thank you so much for watching!
Can we do it all season winter summer autumn or special times
Mine has browning leaves that are dropping 1 by 1. How can I diagnose and save it?
Very nice looking rubber tree
Your large one is so pretty omg. I really want mines to grow like this. But my cat likes to chew on my leafy plants. So idk how this will work.
I thought I had my plant care skills down but this plant has really hurt my self-esteem. I realized it had spider mites a couple weeks after bringing it home from Costco. I Sprayed it down until it was dripping with a diluted rubbing alcohol solution, kept it away from my other plants until I was confident the spider mites were gone. The mites are gone, but it dropped some leaves after the fact, lower down. I just chalked it up to damage from the spider mites and figured it'd continue to grow just fine. About five days ago I took it outside to spray off the old media so I could give it some fresh soil. I Sprayed the whole root system down with the hose, took it inside and proceeded to repot it with fresh media; a mix of high quality, coarse potting mix and perlite. About a 2 to 1 ratio. Since then, this poor plant has continued to drop a few leaves, but worse yet it's completely drooping over to one side. The plant has ten individual stalks and was super full, plush and upright when I got it. Now all 10 of the stalks droop as do the leaves. I've never overwatered this plant and have kept it about five feet back from a western window. I've also never fertilized. Any idea why this could be happening? Only thing I can think is that the root system was shocked by the strong water pressure of the hose. I've done this with several plants in the past and never had any adverse effects from it. So far it is quite the drama queen and a problematic plant for me, sadly. Spider mites, now dropping and dropping leaves. I'm pretty bummed over this and hope it eventually bounces back.
I've noticed my ficus doesn't recover very well either. I had similar leaf drop after spider mites, even after they had been killed off. Slowly over time, it started to grow at the top of the plant again and I ended up chopping it to propagate. Yours sounds like it's been through a lot in a short period of time. The drooping sounds to me like it was from the root shock of the hose and repot. Hopefully it'll bounce back soon. Keep up the good work. It sounds like you're doing all the right things! Good luck!
@@GoodGrowing You're very kind. Thank you 😄 You live and learn, right. This gives me hope that it won't go and die on me completely. You're right, it did go through a lot in a short period of time. Poor plant. Propogation is a good idea, I will try that once I think it's a bit better off. It's seeming to perk up a little, which is good. Leaves still drop periodically. Thank you for responding to my novel and sharing your experience! Sometimes google isn't the best for finding answers to very specific plant questions. Have a wonderful day/evening!
@@tashalawson2028 I defo think you can save it in one way or another! Haha no worries I defo struggle to find answers to this kind of stuff on google too... that's why I started making videos, so this sort of info could be more clear and easy to find!
Hi!! So, regarding pot size, what could be considered a good ratio? I feel like mine is in a really big pot and that’s why it’s not growing that much.. thanks !!
that could be the case, if its got too much room in the root area, then it will be focusing more on root growth than foliage growth. I feel like typically my plants are 1/3 roots and 2/3 plant, but it really depends
Tysm! I
l'll keep that in mind for the next repotting :) you are amazing, ty for making it so easy for us plant noobs
@@karlan9832 no problem! just glad to be a help
Thanks for the tips! I hope my propagated ficus will thrive.
Oooh good luck!!
Rubber plant variants are mainly on account of sunlight received and climate. Isn't it ?
İs it suitable for forest?? . Because ı want to plant these in the forest. Two months ago in the big fire we lost many trees. I think it grow up very fast
It depends on your environment. Personally I'd only plant things that were native to my area as to not disturb the natural ecosystem too much. Also they're more likely to be healthier plants
Great video! Curious how dry you let it get. At what level/number on your moisture meter do you water it?
Thanks! I tend to let my plants get pretty dry. I usually leave it until its around 1-3 on the water metre, anything in the 'DRY' section really
Are the tineke leaves generally thinner than the burgundy? Also how do you get it more variegated??
Hmm maybe slightly thinner but not much. The more bright indirect light it gets, in theory, the more variegated it would be! Best of luck
Omg!!!!!! Yessssss!!! Totally been waiting for this video!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you for the amazing tips!!!
Hahah yeah!!! Sorry it took so long! I was out of town for 5 weeks so I couldn't make the video! But now it's here! I hope it helps!!!
My variegated one has leaves that are drooping down a lot, but none have dropped. Light is good, I don't think I'm overwatering, but am I
maybe underwatering?
Hi love your channel and videos. Short and useful
I have a question... is it natural that ficus leaves drooping? I just bought it from greenhouse and repotted it :__ im worry about it
Aww thanks! It sounds like your plant may be in a bit of shock from environmental changes and then also being repotted. If it doesn't perk up in a week or so, it may be a sign of bigger issues
Thank you so much great video..and so formative. 👌spot on 😁
Thanks! Im glad you liked it
Miss, do all types of ficus work the same. I have melanin ficus tree - black prince ficus
If you're talking about the ficus elastica black prince then yes, except they can tolerate a bit more sun than the variegated one shown in the video. But still not too much direct light! Hope that helps! Best of luck!
4:58 it's winter over here and mine is doing that BUT I checked the soil and it's still kinda moist :/
Hi!!! The one you have in your living room... it has 3 main stems? It was like that from the beginning or did you do it? Regards from Chile:)
Hey! It was like that when I bought it
Slightly off topic, but if you set your camera to auto ISO (or maybe also aperture priority), then it should compensate for the changes in natural light automatically.
Thanks for the tip! Since filming this video, I've gotten a better camera that handles the light changes better!
Love the planter, where can I get it?
This one was from Patch Plants I believe :)
Got mine from Trader Joe’s!
Have you filmed a video about the black prince rubber plant? :)
Not specifically but I care for it the same way I do the tineke but a bit more direct sunlight
Olá,aqui,Brasil,bom dia,tudo bem?, tenho uma planta ficus é linda também,a cultivo dentro de casa ,essa sua é muito bela.,Parabéns pelo video...😘😘
Obrigado! Estou feliz que você gostou!
Desculpe, este é o Google traduzido...
I want the lovely pink one and black prince. Soooooooo beautiful! Do you have any succulents?
Yeah I really want to get all of them eventually! Haha. I do have some succulents, but they don't click well with me... especially in London!
I recently received a ruby variegata in the mail. The leaves barely had any variegation. Can I expect variegation on the newer leaves if I give it the right light?
It's possible that if you put it in bright indirect light that it could gain more variegation, just be sure not to burn it with direct sun!
Good Growing thank you. That makes me happy and hopeful😀
Thank you sooo much for this video!! What do you recommend for the soil?!
A well draining soil is super important. Also a well aerated one is helpful too! Glad you liked the video!
What mix do you recommend? Sorry for bothering you but my baby is coming in the mail tomorrow and I’m trying to get as prepared as possible haha
And yours is super healthy looking so obviously you have it down to a science!!!(:
Is like to know this too, one of my rubber plants isn’t doing well, I think the soil is too moist!!
@@daniellethompson3564 Certainly not a problem! They like a well draining soil so something that's not too dense. Mine came in a soil that's holding a bit too much water so I'm going to be repotting it with a mix of about 60% coco coir, 20% worm castings, and 20% perlite. I'm hoping that suits it better! Best of luck with the new one!!
that gave a slight itch when the sap get in my hand
Okay good to know!! Glad it wasn't too bad!
Hello darlin'. I followed a lot of your advice but Have You aver had problems of floppy leaves with your tineke from this video? Mine Is starting flopping from nowhere 🙄 i'm so sad, he was fine! What the hell does he want?
Yes I've had some issues with flopping leaves on my tineke but only when it's thirsty or had pest issues so may be worth checking your for pests
@goodgrowing, I love the fullness and height of yours! What inch pot did you purchase it in? And do you recall where you bought it from?
Both the big and small ones were bought from Patch Plants. The big one is probably in about a 25cm or so pot and I bought it that size.
Thank you for the reply!
Hi do you use miracle grow for all your plants?
I used to yes. But i've since switched to liquid gold leaf
what about pruning?! i've heard these have to be pruned in order to grow?
Personally I haven't pruned mine so I'm not too sure. But I'm still getting new growth
Does it grow with indoor led lights . coz my window is covered with the cabinet.
Typical LEDs probably not but you can get specific grow light LEDs and those would help!
Thank you
Hi Emma, as we both live in London, i wanted to know how often you are watering your plant? Mine is quite a bit smaller but i'm finding that i'm losing the lower leaves one after the other. I've lost 3 in the past week and another is slowly turning yellow. Seems like overwatering although i had not watered for almost 2 weeks. The first couple of inches of the soil were dry but cool so i watered today although i probably should not have. Any advice? The weather has not been great so not sure what to do
Hey London plant friend! I have found that the soil they came in holds quite a lot of water, even for the smaller plants. So I really don't water that often. Maybe once every 1.5 weeks when its super hot and sunny. Since it's been so dismal here the past few I've done even less, maybe every 2.5 weeks for the smaller ones and very rarely for the big ones. I prefer to wait until the soil is nearly all dry rather than just the top couple of inches, because they can tolerate draught better than being too wet! Sorry that's a really long answer but I hope it helps! Good luck!
@@GoodGrowing Hello! That is a perfect answer and it tells me all i need to know. The soil they come is inadequate for correct watering and I've been overwatering. I lost another leaf today just by brushing against it. What can i do? Repot? I'm slowly resigning to losing the plant sadly
@@rhymer2k Yeah I'd suggest repotting it in some better draining soil. Repotting will also give you a chance to check out the roots to make sure they're alright, not rotting. Also is it new? It's possible that its going into a bit of shock because of the transition to your home, and that would cause leaves to fall too.
@@GoodGrowing appreciate the responses Emma. It's just over a month old and it grew out a new leaf in the meantime and has a tiny one growing. Was about 30cm with 10 leaves and a new one growing in a sheath. That new one has emerged and since then I've lost 4 leaves with the latest being today. The other leaves look like they have lost rigidity a little bit and are flopping downward apart from the new one which is upright.
@@rhymer2k Ahh I'm sorry that really sucks. I know a lot of people though who have struggled with a new ficus elastica. Because I do think they go into a bit of shock at the big move. And that usually shows up after a few weeks, so it would make sense that it't now. I'd say just continue keeping it in the right conditions while it adjusts to your home. Best of luck!
i have the same plant, in the same pot!
Haha did you get it from patch plants?
i think mine is underwaterd and i want to save it but i’m scared to water it to much and give it root rot. does anyone have any tips?
Mine like to dry right out and don’t mind staying dry for a couple days before a good bottom watering!
But all are different
I like u more then your plant both of you beautiful 😍😍😍
cool
I finally got my own ficus elastica 🥰🥰🥰
Woooo! Enjoy as they're the best!!
Any update?
On 6:29 is that 2 plant in 1 pot? Please say yes
It's actually 3 stems in one pot!
Tineke is a dutch woman name. Probably named after the name of the grower's wife. You pronounce it Tee-nuh-kuh
Ahhh that's good to know! Thanks!
I'm so confused about light. Does indirect light mean no actual sun directly on the plant? Or no light at all directly on the plant? Mine is 1.5 ft from a south window. Should I move it further away?
So basically direct light refers to sun going directly onto the plant. This can cause sunburn similar to humans and lots of indoor plants really don't like it. Bright indirect is when they're getting bright light, but not directly on the leaves. For example, through a very thin curtain or reflected off a white wall. 1.5 ft from a S window sounds like its probably getting direct sun and it's probably a good idea to move it further if that's the case. Best of luck!
What about the diseases in this plant?
rubber tree in it's natural habitat is a big tree, thrives in full sun. fyi
Ooh thanks for that info :)
I think your videos are great. I just would like to see some effort put towards pronouncing plant names. Sounds pedantic I know but I said what I said.
Ahh thanks! I do try to make an effort about pronunciation but I have found that for lots of the names there are different pronunciations depending on where in the world you are. I will try to work a bit harder though, thanks for the suggestion!
Omg you seriously talk waaay too much 😑