A must-have indoor plant! Also known as the rubber plant for its thick, glossy foliage. Due to the size of the leaves, it's important to clean them regularly to prevent dust buildup. The Green variety offers a beautiful shade of green. New leaves appear rolled up in a red sheath. Like all fig trees, it doesn't like to be moved! From the same family, the elastica variety is one of the easiest to maintain.
Caution: Handle with care! This plant contains latex and may cause irritation to skin and eyes if it comes into contact with it. May be toxic to animals if ingested.
- Family: Moraceae.
- Origin: Asia.
- Watering:
- Spring to fall: Allow the first third of the potting soil to dry out between waterings.
- Winter: Allow the potting soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Type of soil: Rich, but very draining.
- Avoid water remaining in the saucer.
- Brightness: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: East, west or slightly away from a south window.
- Growth: Fast.
- Temperature: Warm, never below 12ᵒC and avoid drafts.
- Between 15ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm and 15 cm.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
