Ficus Elastica Robusta 'Rubber Tree'

The Rubber Plant, in Latin Ficus Robusta, is a strong air-purifying plant that can withstand many conditions. For example, the Ficus can live well in partial shade to shade, the plant needs little water and is resistant to insects. The rubber plant owes its name to the fact that rubber used to be made from the leaves. Nowadays, the plant is only grown to look beautiful in living rooms and offices. The Ficus originally comes from Africa, but the plant also occurs in South America, Australia and Asia. The Ficus belongs to the plant family Moraceae, or Mulberry family. This type of Ficus, the Ficus Elastica Robusta, has very large leaves that are oval-shaped. The leaves are shiny and have a deep dark green colour. A beautiful, striking houseplant!

Care
The Ficus Robusta is a very easy houseplant to care for. The Rubber Plant likes a light location, but try to avoid direct sunlight. So don't place the plant too close to the window. Furthermore, the Ficus likes a temperature of at least 15 degrees. To promote growth, it is advisable to occasionally remove the leaves, as they can collect a lot of dust. The Ficus Robusta needs water about once or twice a week. Let the soil dry out well between watering, in the winter the plant needs less water. Between March and September, the Ficus likes to receive some plant food regularly. Eventually, the Rubber Plant can grow up to 2 meters high in a large pot! Be careful, because the Ficus Robusta is poisonous to children and animals.

Format
The plant has a height of 75-100cm upon delivery, measured including the nursery pot. The plant is supplied in a nursery pot with a diameter of 24cm.

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