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Posted 2Y ago by @X3D0

How much light does my rubber tree need? It's ~12 feet fr...

#Ficus #rubbertree #sunlight #growlamp
Leonardo
Leonardo
Rubber Plant
3ft to light, direct
10” pot with drainage
Last watered 2 years ago
@planthoe40
Misty
14487 XP
2Y ago
@planthoe40
The second picture is where mine sits at. You can see better tho in the 3rd picture
@SophieN
Sophie
6302 XP
2Y ago
@SophieN
Rubber trees need lots and lots of light. Is the LED lamp a grow light/have you measured the light under it? I’d recommend either moving to a spot close to a window, or making sure to turn the lamp on more consistently/make sure the lamp is giving off the right amount of light! :)
@KDkat3
Kadie
51154 XP
2Y ago
@KDkat3
They need a lot of light. I keep mine in a south window. If you want to keep it in that spot… do you have an Alexa smart plug or something like that? I keep mine plugged into those and set the schedule. Mine turn on at 7am and go off at 11pm… well some aren’t on as long depending on the plants light needs
@X3D0
Adam
262 XP
2Y ago
@X3D0
Yeah the problem is I am on the go for days at a time for work. I live in a NW corner apartment, but the side with the floor to ceiling W window is not really accessible. I've moved it to be right up against my N window and it should get a couple hours of direct W sunlight as well. I'll see if that makes it happier. Otherwise I will set up a proper schedule with a grow lamp. Thanks everyone!