Also called the rubber plant for the appearance of its thick, glossy foliage. This new variety from the Ficus Elastica family is very popular for its variegated foliage of white, yellow, and pink. Due to the size of the leaves, it is important to clean them regularly to avoid dust accumulation. The new leaves are rolled into a red sheath, the pale, clear coloring brightens even the most ordinary rooms. Like all fig trees, it does not 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: Southeast 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: 6 cm, 10 cm and 15 cm.
Grown in Quebec.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
