Plant Question........

[POLLY ANN]

This is my first time on this board. (Never even knew it was here but thank goodness it is!)

I have a question on the care of a Robusta/Burgandy plant. I just purchased it at the local grocery store and do not know if it is a sun or shade plant, how much water it needs, etc.

Please help me so I do not kill it! Thanks!

 

[Snowwark]

Hi POLLY ANN, and welcome to the F & G board!

I'm not familiar with a Robusta/Burgundy plant, and am having some trouble finding info on it. Is it a house plant? Does it look anything like the plant pictured in the following link, Take a Peek ?

Let us know, and hopefully one of us can help you out!

Kim

 

[POLLY ANN]

Oh, snowwark, it's just my luck that that's not the name!! That was the name that was on the paper that was tied to it. I just assumed that that was it.

I wasn't able to see a picture on your link, it just says hosted by angelfire. I don't know how to explain it either, other than it has very thick green leaves on it, and stands about 2 1/2-3 feet tall (maybe shorter, I didn't actually measure it).

If you can get the pic up or even send it to me in email, I would appreciate it.

Thanks!

 

[Snowwark]

Let's try another pic POLLY ANN! Your description of very thick green leaves fits for a type of Fiscus - "Elastica Robusta".......BUT, I may be leading us down the wrong garden path!! LOL!

Let's see if they'll let me link - This Picture!

Okay, I can see that one, can you? Does it look at all like your plant?

Kim

 

[Tulirose]

OOH! I LIKE that plant!

Sorry, I'm no help.

 

[POLLY ANN]

Yes, that looks like it! Except mine has even darker leaves on it and doesn't stand that tall yet! Gee, could it be?

If it is, how often do you water it and does it need sun?

Thanks!

 

[Snowwark]

Hi POLLY ANN!

Here's a little info on Fiscus Elastica Robusta (Rubber Plant), hope it helps.........Low maintenance choices for your home.


Kim

 

[POLLY ANN]

Kim, thanks so much! I'm going to bookmark this website for future questions.

I believe that the plant I have is the one listed. I like the fact that it is "indestructible"!! That's my kind of plant! And, also nice to know that I don't "have" to have it in the sun.

Thanks again!

 

[Snowwark]

You're very welcome POLLY ANN.

Make sure you come back and visit us again!