Gimme That #BigTrunkEnergy
The first real indoor houseplant that I bought. RIP. You are greatly missed.
I love me some Ficus.
Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’ is what started my plant obession. I used to think spending $28 on a Home Depot plant was painful. Hahaha…look at me now! >.<
So what had happened was…I just had my second baby; was about to turn 30; was getting off maternity leave; and my husband was away on a work trip for two weeks. I was going through some major life changes.
Usually when I go through a major life change, I change the color or style of my hair. This time, I decided to buy a houseplant. That single plant quickly escalated REAL quick to 30+ plants by April. 45+ plants by May. 60+ plants by June. 80+ plants by July. 100+ plants by September. There was a lot of learning to do…but knowing what I know now…I am going to share a few tips I learned from my plant daddy and other plant parents.
*Just FYSA, my first Ficus Elastica ‘Ruby’ died last summer. Death by overwatering.
Things I learned from @thevintageblonde_’s reaction video to @waldecksgardencentres:
Shaking Ficus Syndrome does not exist. Your Ficus loves a good ole whip back and forth because it mimics the wind and tropical rainstorms it experiences in its native environment.
It strengthens the trunk system.
It encourages root growth in order to stabilize the plant.
It likes it.
My Ficus corner featuring Benjamina, Tienke, Lyrata, and Elastica happily thriving in the grow tent.
My second Ficus Elastica Ruby. I’ve learned from my mistakes.
Ficus Tienke is a dream. I love the foliage and white variegation.
Ficus Lyrata is stunning. Can’t wait for it to get real big and tall.
The variegated form of Ficus Benjamina is all I ever wanted. Excited to grow this bebe.
