Small Ficus Elastica Sofia
The Ficus Elastic Sofia, commonly known as the Baby Rubber Plant, features glossy bright green leaves. Newer foliage is tinted with pink, making these a stunning yet super hardy indoor plant.
Our small plants are in 120mm-130mm gardener's pots. They are presented in a custom made hessian planter pouch with a personalised postcard and care instructions.
- CARE GUIDE
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All of our indoor plants are thoughtfully selected for their easy-to-care-for nature.
You’ll find specific care instructions below, but don’t worry - whether you’re treating yourself or sending a gift, we’ll include simple care instructions with your order to help your plant thrive.
CARE LEVEL
Easy, low maintenance – a stylish, resilient choice for most plant parents.LIGHT
Thrives in bright, indirect light. It will tolerate moderate light but may grow more slowly. Avoid strong direct sun, which can scorch the leaves.WATER
Allow the top 2–3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Water deeply, letting excess drain away. Reduce watering in winter. Do not allow the plant to sit in wet soil.HUMIDITY
Comfortable in normal household humidity but benefits from occasional misting, especially in dry or heated rooms.FEEDING
Feed once a month during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser. No feeding is needed in autumn and winter.LEAF CARE
Wipe the thick, glossy leaves with a damp cloth to remove dust and keep them looking their best. Clean leaves also support healthy growth.PET FRIENDLY?
Not pet safe. The sap can cause irritation if ingested, so keep out of reach of pets and young children.EXTRA TIPS
Leaning or stretching? It may need brighter light | Yellowing lower leaves can indicate overwatering | Rotate the plant occasionally for even growth | Prefers stable conditions – avoid cold drafts and frequent relocation. - WHEN AND HOW TO RE-POT
- Your Hello Botanical plant gift can happily remain in the plastic gardener’s pot and our hessian pot cover for 2-3 months or more. Indoor plants do best if they are left in the plastic gardener's pot for at least a few months. When it is time to re-pot, it's best to re-pot up (into a slightly larger pot) to promote continued growth. You may like to add-on a Mr Kitly selfwatering pot to your plant gift (size 170mm for our small plants, size 250mm for our large plants). We provide individualised advice on how and when to re-pot, per plant, per recipient. We include an information leaflet with your gift, and are available by email or DM anytime for further advice.
- IMPORTANT DELIVERY INFO
- The plant gift delivery fee ranges between $15 and $40. For indoor plant deliveries, we exclusively use premium door to door courier services and only deliver locally (Melbourne and Geelong), to ensure their healthy and fast arrival.