Question
Hello! I received a rubber plant as a gift in October.  It appears to be doing fine and even has new growth.  It has been moved around a bit due to some remodeling in our home.  This is not ideal I know and I hope that it can now stay put.

I notice that whenever I water it, nearly all of the water drains out the bottom of the pot.  The soil seems very dry.  How can I be sure it continues to thrive?

Answer
Laura
Water your rubber plant ( Ficus ) in the following manner. I water most of my plants this way.

Check how much the plant weighs when thoroughly watered VS its' weight when it is ready to be watered again. Sometimes it helps to put a saucer under the pot and let the plant sit in water for 10-15 minutes. After that pour off the excess water. Pick the pot up ( or lean it if it a large pot ) and feel how heavy it is after watering it thoroughly. Don't water it again until it feels considerably lighter and the top of the soil is light in color. Depending on plant types, sunlight exposure and pot size plants will need water at many different rates from once a day to once a month or more. You should turn the plant a 1/4 turn once per week to keep the growth even.
Hope this helps. Do let me know either way if you like the advice or not.
Rick in Southern NJ