A rubber tree plant is also known as a Ficus elastica. It can easily grow 6 to 10 feet tall or more indoors if there is enough space. They can be pruned to reduce their size.Rubber plants (Ficus elastica) are easy to grow and care for and do well in a variety of conditions. They are excellent plants for beginners.
Rubber plants are grown as a house plant for their glossy, leathery, large leaves. The leaves are oblong to oval, 8 to 12 inches long and in various colors of dark green, deep maroon or marked with yellow, cream, pink or white.
Plant specification
Common Name
Indian Rubber Bush, Ficus decora, India Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant
Maximum Reachable Height
20 to 40 m
Flower Colour
Inconspicuous
Bloom Time
Rarely flowers indoors
Difficulty Level
Easy to grow
Rubber Tree Planting And Care
Sunlight
Rubber plant grows well in bright indirect sunlight.
Soil
Soil should be well drain and porus.
Watering
Poke your finger/plain small stick into the soil to check the moisture.
Apply 1 cup (Approx. 50 ml) water when the top soil (3-4 inch) in pot feels dry to touch.
Apply water probably in the morning or evening time.
Do not overwater the plant.
As a rule of thumb, water the plant thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering in winter and rainy season.
Application of fertilizer
Before application of fertilizer loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture.
During the main growing season (January-March) feed the plant with organic fertilizer once a month.
Apply water immediately after application of fertilizer.
Plant Protection
Remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and discard them away from the plants.
For any insect attack or disease, you can use Neem oil, Eucalyptus oil or Citrus oil spray for primary treatment.
Don’ts
Do not over water the plant especially when pot does not have drainage holes.
keep away from the AC Vents.
Do not apply water on plant leaves.
Initial care for 1-2 weeks after receiving plant at your location.
Check the moisture in the soil before watering it.
Poke your finger into the soil, if dry then apply water.
The Plant was delivered on time and in very good condition. The potting and packing was very good. Very good foliage and healthy stem.
nidhi.bhatt355 –
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I can’t tell you how happy I am with this plant, received this plant in very good condition. Thank you so much wildroots team for delivering such good plants.
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nidhi.bhatt355 –
The Plant was delivered on time and in very good condition. The potting and packing was very good. Very good foliage and healthy stem.
nidhi.bhatt355 –
avdhutdeshmukh21 (verified owner) –
I can’t tell you how happy I am with this plant, received this plant in very good condition. Thank you so much wildroots team for delivering such good plants.
avdhutdeshmukh21 –