Ficus Elastica, Rubber Plant (Small) - Plant
The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a popular ornamental plant from the Ficus genus.
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1 | Ficus Elastica, Rubber Plant (Small) - Plant |
2 | 4 inch (10 cm) Nursery Pot as Inner |
3 | 4.5 inch (11 cm) Ronda No. 1110 Round Plastic Planter (Yellow) |
These tropical plants generally have thick stems and fleshy, variegated leaves. Gardeners value this small, compact plant for its thick, waxy foliage, ornamental flowers and ease of care. It has broad shiny oval leaves. Leaf size is the largest in young plants.
The leaves develop inside a reddish sheath at the tip of branches, which looks very attractive. The tree can yield a milky white latex, which has been used to make rubber.
Plant Height | 8 inch (20 cm) |
Plant Spread | 6 inch (15 cm) |
Common Name | Indian Rubber Bush, Ficus decora, India Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant |
Maximum Reachable Height | 20 to 40 m |
Flower Colour | Inconspicuous |
Bloom Time | Rarely flowers indoors |
Difficulty Level | Easy to grow |
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Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location:
Key requirements to keep plant healthy:
Sunlight | Indirect sunlight or bright light |
Watering | Medium |
Soil | Well-drained soil |
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Fertilizer | Apply organic fertilizers |
The leaves of the Rubber Tree are glossy, oval-shaped and dark green making it a perfect ornamental plant for interior decoration.
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