FICUS F.
robusta
Moraceae.
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FICUS F.
robusta
Moraceae.
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Rubber plants are one of the most popular of Ficus. |
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| Rubber Plant | |
| Most houseplants need a common sense approach + TLC. The information at the beginning of Houseplants is suitable for the majority of plants, for special requirements see below. | |
| Special Care | Prefers cool and damp to hot and dry. Do not overwater. |
| Other Varieties | Many in the same family. Go to Ficus for general information |
| Temperature | min10 - 15maxC |
| Disease/Pests | |
| Appearance | Large dark green, thick and leathery well shaped leaves on a central stem. |
| Height | 6ft/130cms or even taller, as tall as your ceiling will allow. Nip new growth to restrain height. |
| Growing Position | Will tolerate bad light but steady growth will occur in a window with morning or evening sun. |
| Water and Feed | Water twice a week in the summer and once in winter. Feed during the summer. |
| Propagation and soil | New plants are raised from leaves with a small amount of stem. In the autumn take your leaf and place in compost in a temperature of approx. 21C. Soil should be loam-based. |
| Flowering Time | |
| Spring/Summer | Diluted liquid feed |
| Autumn/Winter | Do not allow to get cold or to hot. |