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Ficus elastica 'Robusta'
rubber plant
From the ornamental fig family, the rubber plant has been a popular houseplant since Victorian times, but now there are newer...
17cm pot | 55cm tall | 1 stem
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Plant description
From the ornamental fig family, the rubber plant has been a popular houseplant since Victorian times, but now there are newer and better cultivated varieties like Ficus elastica 'Robusta' with larger and wider glossy leaves. Although we recommend that it is grown in bright but indirect light, rubber plants will tolerate a couple of hours of morning sunshine.
Please note that the pots in the photographs are not supplied with the plant unless ordered at the time of purchase as an option.
Please note that the pots in the photographs are not supplied with the plant unless ordered at the time of purchase as an option.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Bright, indirect light
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Peat-free general-purpose compost
Hardiness
Frost tender
How to care for Ficus elastica Robusta:
Ficus elastica is an easy plant to grow if watering is managed carefully. Allow the compost to dry to the touch before watering again, and never let the pot sit in water. While it tolerates average household humidity, you can mist the leaves in summer to boost moisture, and occasionally clean them with a damp sponge or cloth to keep the foliage glossy.
Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser. Place in bright, indirect light for best growth, though it will adapt to slightly lower light. Keep temperatures stable, avoiding draughts or sudden fluctuations, and ensure the plant does not drop below a minimum of 12°C (54°F) in winter. Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or refresh and topdress the compost on larger plants, pruning if needed to maintain a neat, bushy habit.
Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced houseplant fertiliser. Place in bright, indirect light for best growth, though it will adapt to slightly lower light. Keep temperatures stable, avoiding draughts or sudden fluctuations, and ensure the plant does not drop below a minimum of 12°C (54°F) in winter. Repot every 2-3 years in spring, or refresh and topdress the compost on larger plants, pruning if needed to maintain a neat, bushy habit.
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