Ficus elastica (Rubber Plant, Rubber Tree)

Type: Species | Edit History Plant ID - 19085

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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Urticales
Family: Moraceae
Genus: Ficus
Species: Ficus elastica


Common Names add indian rubber fig edit \| delete Indian rubberplant edit \| delete Rubber Plant edit \| delete Rubber Tree edit \| delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Evergreen Houseplant Perennial Tropical Zones / Hardiness edit 9a (to 25 F / -4 C) 9b (to 30 F / -1 C) 10a (to 35 F / 2 C) 10b (to 40 F / 4 C) 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C) Height (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m) Spread (Maximum) edit 20 to 40 feet (6 to 12 m) Flowering Start edit Non-Flowering Flowering End edit Leaf Colour edit Green - Dark Purple Variegated Leaf Shape edit Alternate Elliptic Ovate Have you a suggestion for a plant property that we are missing? Please let us know.	Suitable For edit Indoor Low Maintenance Garden Sun Exposure edit Full Sun Partial Shade Soil Types edit Well-drained Acidic / Peaty Alkaline / Chalky Clay / Heavy Loamy / Medium Sandy / Light Tolerant of Most Types Soil pH edit Bloom Colour edit Wildlife Value edit Deer Resistant Propagation Techniques edit Seed Stem Cutting Layering - Air Leaf Cuttings Skill Level edit Beginner Additional Short Notes add For longer notes please use the Opinions area below Ask a Question about this Plant on our Forums

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Contributors For This Plant

	FlowerFreak22 (8383)
	cherylad (1568)
	Netty (11625)
	Frank (2352)
	Valkyrie (93)
	Member8170 (486)
	aythya-camellia (860)
	udoit2urself (492)
	kkluv155 (414)
	AgnesKS (40)

Gardens Containing This Plant

	Frank's Garden
	cherylad's Garden
	Valkyrie's Garden
	udoit2urself's Garden
	aythya-camellia's Garden
	FlowerFreak22's Garden
	AgnesKS's Garden
	joshuab1348's Garden
	swmitra's Garden

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udoit2urself (492) wrote on Aug 21 2009

I really love this ficus, its leaves are deep and robust, with gorgeous dark colours. It compliments cut flower arrangements perfectly.

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Member8170 (486) wrote on Dec 11 2009

The milky white sap may cause irritation to people with sensitive skin.

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aythya-camellia (860) wrote on Nov 23 2009

It is pretty if not forgotten about, but in my experience it needs to be dusted regularly.

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AgnesKS (40) wrote on Feb 10 2010
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Rubber Trees have many uses and one of them is using their timber for furnitures. They're heavy and strong. My girlfriend bought me a dining set when I purchased a flat in Singapore. It is still in good condition after 8yrs.

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