Learn All About Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) with our Guide
Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) is native to South America and is known for its large glossy leaves and sap which is how this beauty received its nickname (Rubber Tree). It takes 6 years for a Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) to produce sap. This is a relatively easy plant to care for and can grow 6-10 feet tall with proper care, however they can be pruned to reduce their size.
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Light |
Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) can tolerate some direct light from December-February, however is best kept in bright indirect light to avoid leaf scorching. |
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Watering |
Water your Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) every 7-10 days during the growing season (March-September) and reduce watering in Winter. |
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Humidity |
Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) likes humid environments therefore you can mist yours a few times a week. However avoid letting excess water sit on its leaves as this could lead to brown spots. |
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Temperature |
Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) is best kept in warmer temperatures or between 18-24c away from draughts and sources of heat within the home. |
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Fertilizer |
Feed your Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) monthly during the growing season (March-September). |
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Toxicity |
As with any variety of Ficus, the Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) is highly toxic and best kept out of the reach of pets and small children. |
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Additional Care Information |
Once you have found a suitable place to put your Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) avoid moving it as a sudden change in temperature can cause it to lose its leaves. |
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Troubleshooting |
Leaf tips turning brown is due to low humidity, you may need to mist your Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) more frequently. Dark spots on the leaves of your Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) often means it has been overwatered. Take a look at the roots to check for root rot and let the soil dry out completely before watering again. If leaves are dropping off this could be because there was a sudden change in temperature from being moved, alternatively it could be due to over or underwatering. Maintain a regular watering schedule to avoid this. |
The information above is written by Plantila and should be used as a guide only. Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need any additional advice. If you have purchased a plant at Plantila that's not doing so well please send us a picture via WhatsApp to 028 42 798478 and we will try to help.