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Rubber Plant

(Ficus elastica)
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Ficus elastica, more commonly referred to as the Rubber Plant or Rubber Tree, is a species of plant in the fig genus that derives from southern parts of Asia. This plant is recognized by its robust, shiny, oval-shaped leaves. The Rubber Plant offers a range of unique varieties with stunning foliage such as the ‘Burgundy’, ‘Melany’, and the pink, green, and yellow variegated ‘Tineke’. Smaller sizes of this low-maintenance plant can be placed on tabletops, shelves, or windowsills. Larger, more mature sizes are well suited to make a statement piece as a floor plant.

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Performs best in medium to bright, indirect light. Variegated varieties require higher light to maintain their patterned foliage.
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Allow the soil to dry 1/3 of the way down before watering thoroughly. Water until excess water flows from the container’s drainage hole. Do not allow your plant to sit in standing water or soggy soil. 
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Rubber Plants do well with average humidity levels.
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The Rubber Plant is a fast-growing plant. Smaller plants may need repotting every year or two. Mature plants can reach 6-10 feet tall. You can prune your Rubber Plant as needed to promote a more desirable shape and height.
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Fertilize once a month during the spring and summer months with a diluted, water-soluble, balanced fertilizer.
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Causes digestive distress if ingested.

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      • Perennials Catalog
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      • Rose List 2022
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