THE PLANT SOCIETY Balcony & Courtyard Plants Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica ‘Decora’)

Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica ‘Decora’)

The rubber plant is a popular large-specimen houseplant that draws enthusiasts with its rubbery, dark, glossy leaves. This easy-care plant can tolerate low-light conditions and slight neglect and its various cultivars offer a range of variegation and colour if you want to add some patterning to your interior. The rubber plant’s large size is suited to larger spaces in your home where it can grow freely; it’s perfect on your living room floor or in a double-height space such as a staircase void.

*Pot sold separately.

*As plants are natural products, form, pattern and colour will vary slightly.

*Larger pot sizes (Size 4 and above) are ONLY available for Local Pickup or Local Delivery within 5km of our stores.

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Pot size guide (mm)

This is a general guide of the size we offer:

Size 1   70mm – 100mm pot

Size 2  110mm-130mm pot

Size 3  140mm – 180mm pot

Size 4  200mm pot

Size 5  250mm pot

Size 6  300mm pot

Size 7  350mm pot

Size 8  400mm pot

Skill level

Easy

Alternative names

Rubber bush, rubber tree, rubber fig

Care

LIGHT
Prefers indirect bright light but can adapt to low light.

WATER
Keep moist over the warmer months but not drenched. Water less in the cooler months and allow the soil to dry out longer between watering. 

NUTRIENTS
Feed with slow-release fertiliser once every six months (refers to packaging for dosage).In the warmer months, feed monthly with a liquid fertiliser.

IDEAL TEMPERATURE
Cool to warm.