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Ficus Elastica Robusta “Rubber Plant”
Latin name
Ficus elastica
Pronounciation
(“FYE-kus ee-LASS-tick-uh”)
Common name
Rubber Tree
Origin
East Asia
How easy am I to care for?
Ficus elastica, the Rubber Plant, is an attractive large-leaved foliage plant with very dark, glossy oval leaves that have a pale, almost grey, underside. The leaves emerge from red leaf sheaths
Caring for your plant
Light
Bright but indirect light.
Watering
Water when the soil becomes slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil moist but avoid overwatering.
Pruning
Pruning should be done with a sharp blade, trim just above a node or growing point. Individual stems can be trimmed to length – leave a minimum of two leaves.
Feeding
Apply a weak dose of fertiliser once or twice a month during Spring and Summer
Pest & Diseases
Healthy rubber tree plants tend to be pest resistant. However, they can be infested by sap-sucking pasts such as Aphids, Scale, Spider Mites or Thrips.
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