Rubber Plant
Common Name: Rubber Plant
Species Name: Ficus elastica
Family Name: Moraceae
Examples of Rubber Plant Ficus elastica
| Plant Facts | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Sun Preference | Shade |
| Susceptibility | Spider mites, scale insects, mealy bugs and whitefly |
ID Characteristics
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Leaf and Stem Characteristics
- Plant Height: 40-foot diameter, 100-foot height
- Leaves: Rounded, thick leathery leaves to 8 inches long
| Habitat/Ecology | |
|---|---|
| USDA Cold Hardiness Zone | 11º |
| Notes | Variegated and deep colored cultivars available |