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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 rubberplant edit | delete Rubber Plant edit | delete Rubber Tree edit | delete indian rubber fig edit | delete Plant Types edit Drought Tolerant Evergreen Houseplant Ornamental Perennial Shrub Tree 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 Centre Piece Container/Patio Greenhouse Indoor Low Maintenance Garden Shade Garden Tropical Garden Xeriscaping   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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Add Your Opinion About This Plant   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. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion Member8170 (486) wrote on Dec 11 2009 The milky white sap may cause irritation to people with sensitive skin. I like this opinion 1 person likes this opinion 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. I like this opinion AgnesKS (43) wrote on Feb 10 2010 Rating for this plant: 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. I like this opinion Note: please don't use this box to post questions, you can do that on our forums instead.

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