The Best Plants For Beginner: Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica)

With their broad, glossy leaves held proudly on sturdy stems. A 70’s classic that remains timeless.

The Best Plants For Beginner: Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica)
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The rubber plant or rubber tree plant is one of popular Vastu plants. It is known for its waxy & luscious evergreen leaves and larger than life appearance.

The Best Plants For Beginner: Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica)
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Ficus elastica make great, ornamental house plants and if you are looking for something a little bit different with a retro vibe, the colours of Ficus elastica Abidjan may be just the thing for you. With their broad, glossy leaves held proudly on sturdy stems. Ficus elastica Abidjan stands out with its rich tones of bronze and burgundy leaf colour.

The Best Plants For Beginner: Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica)
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The Rubber Tree or Ficus elastica ‘Variegata’ is native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. From the Moraceae plant family, the rubber tree gets its name from its thick, shiny, rubbery leaves. In nature, it can grow to heights of 30-45 feet and can spread up to 30 feet. Living indoors they usually grow to be about 6-10 feet tall.


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Variegated Rubber Tree
Variegated Rubber Tree

 

Ficus Elastica 'Burgundy' ‘4 Pot
Ficus Elastica ‘Burgundy’ ‘4 Pot
2.5 Qt. Rubber Tree 'Ruby' Ficus Plant in Grower Pot
2.5 Qt. Rubber Tree ‘Ruby’ Ficus Plant in Grower Pot

 

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2 Comments

  • Radi March 20, 2021 7:04 am

    These are so cute and I had no idea they were called this way.

    http://www.fashionradi.com

  • Ashley March 23, 2021 6:17 pm

    I am such a plant mom- I love filling the house with ’em! These are stunners- and love that they’re good for plant beginners!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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