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