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Ficus elastica/Rubber Plant
A single leaf and green fruit
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Scientific Name:
Ficus elastica
Common Name:
Rubber Plant
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
10, 11
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Height:
30-50 feet
Spread:
20- 30 feet
Light Exposure:
Sun, Part Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist,
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
The most commonly grown ficus in home interiors. This tropical needs more natural light than most people can provide indoors. Consequently, there is a lot of leaf drop from this interior plant. Flowers and fruit are not of any ornamental significance. No serious insect or disease pests.