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title: "Hi all. I got this ruby ficus around 3 months ago but have had no…"
description: "Hi all. I got this ruby ficus around 3 months ago but have had no growth so far. I’ve changed the soil/pot twice and moved it twice all in hopes of giving it…"
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# Hi all. I got this ruby ficus around 3 months ago but have had no…

_Geplaatst door David op 2024-08-20_

Hi all. I got this ruby ficus around 3 months ago but have had no growth so far. I’ve changed the soil/pot twice and moved it twice all in hopes of giving it the best conditions to thrive. In this current spot it has been here for around 4-5 weeks. It sits about 2-3 feet away from a FET grow bulb receiving 3000 lux for 12 hours a day. I do fertilize when i water. Currently it sits in an aroid mix 30% perlite, soil and orchids bark. I am wondering for those who have had success growing this ficus what should I be doing different? Any advice appreciated thank you so much!

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/0ZS8lSsnmRB2JP680Mrb3ejWC_xXyMiDnux9vU2wI7M/-vcaii20QMyJYJ5JiQFzKg.webp?size=large)

## 9 reacties

### Kades reageerde op 2024-08-20

I find these to be super picky. They really like bright bright indirect light (10-20k lux). I would either try to get another bulb or find a higher rated bulb. You could move the bulb closer too but I don’t think you’ll get enough output.

Mine hates being moved and wants to be as far from any vents as possible.

I have mine in sun gro cactus soil and it seems to like it. I wouldn’t repot it just make sure the soil dries out in between watering. I only fertilize every other water but that’s just personal preference.

#### David antwoordde op 2024-08-20

Thank you so much! I will look into getting a stronger bulb then 👍 How fast has yours been growing in these conditions?

#### Kades antwoordde op 2024-08-20

I probably get a new leaf every 1-2 weeks or so in the growing season, but I also have four plants in one pot.

I notched mine this spring and repotted a month ago so it’s a bit shocked at the moment. I’ll show you some photos of how I’ve had it in the past etc.

#### Kades antwoordde op 2024-08-20

Current set up. She’s a bit scraggly looking at the moment 😂.

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2dvZ_5A_7vsoNrC5ussMCoDg3zG2-CETUIZaHjm2mMY/-KumtX1qSxm_YrCb69ZcPw.webp?size=large)

#### Kades antwoordde op 2024-08-20

Tomorrows watering day

### Kades reageerde op 2024-08-20

When I first bought it

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2dvZ_5A_7vsoNrC5ussMCoDg3zG2-CETUIZaHjm2mMY/D7-UyXZgRui0N6ZaJjLQmA.webp?size=large)

### Kades reageerde op 2024-08-20

Somewhere in the middle. Dropped a ton of leaves after bringing it home. It was near a vent and not getting nearly enough light. Put out a leaf maybe once every other month?

![Bijlage 1 van 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/2dvZ_5A_7vsoNrC5ussMCoDg3zG2-CETUIZaHjm2mMY/uYlGxMzVTnigY4PpwOGa_A.webp?size=large)

### FloralSaratonin reageerde op 2024-08-20

They can be sensitive sometimes so they don’t love being repotted and having their roots messed with. They also go through periods where they won’t grow a lot. I’ve had some of mine for 2-3 months that haven’t put off a ton of growth yet but are happy and healthy (just not putting off new leaves) and one is finally starting to give me a new node and one isn’t. Just give it time to settle and aclimate from whenever you last messed with it.

### YinDeezy reageerde op 2024-08-20

Needs more light. No more repots unless there is an issue with the roots. All that disturbance is likely part of the reason for the stunted growth.

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