Rubber plants (Ficus elastica) don't get enough credit in the tropical plant world. These humble plants are usually available at the garden center and always affordable, but they tend to get overlooked by some of the “sexier Instagram-worthy plants.” They can be hardy, growing into 6 foot trees from a small 4-inch pot, and come in beautiful variegated varieties. Rubber plants are fantastic for many more reasons that we're going to dive into.
Rubber Plant Care and FAQs
Ficus elastica, This dark horse that goes against the grain of your typical green-leafed houseplant. It's of the ficus family and produces a white sap
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