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Ficus elastica
Rubber Plant, Rubber Tree
Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor Photographer: Steve Mullany
Description
This evergreen tree will grow 25'-50' tall and has dark green, leathery leaves with rosey pink sheaths.
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply as little fertilizer as possible.
If you use fertilizer make sure it stays on the landscape, and carefully water it in so there is NO runoff.