I could easily answer if I was questioned, that my favorite plant is the Ficus elastica Variegata.
Which is having problems.
Which is losing leaves.
Which has brown edges on most leaves.
Which I have put on pebbles to increase moisture.
Which I worry the most from my plants.
And yet, he is the one with the problem.
The guy in the nursery told me this one needs much light, very much light.
But he has light. OK, it's winter light, not all the days have sun, even here,
but the room gets its share of bright light. I wonder if I could just become more risky
and move him outside, gradually, so he can perhaps survive.
The central heating is not on yet, I'm glad for that!
And I'm also thinking to get him an additional light source and to water him better.
Dunno, just trying.
The other plants are doing well though. I have started a watering diary to somehow
learn about specific needs for each plant.
I am also starting slowly my Succulent collection, these guys must be easier to keep,
so it will be a pleasure to get my hands on some beautiful, juicy leaved sedums, I love their colors.
I don't know if I should go for hardy or tender succs, but I like tenders most!
The day is sunny today, it was raining yesterday. So, that's good for my Ficus, he will get some decent light.
I have also misted the outside pot, he is in another, bigger one, which is from terracotta. And that might
create him some additional humidity, member has told me these guys need more humidity than my home
atmosphere has probably. I think that member is right, I live in a place with dry and hot conditions.
And I realize, that however much I love tropicals, I will probably never have a decent Tropical collection.
Sigh, sigh, sigh. I love those luscious big leaved plants, I cannot express how much I do like them!
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