Description
Ficus elastica, the rubber fig, rubber bush, rubber tree, rubber plant, or Indian rubber bush, Indian rubber tree, is a species of plant in the fig genus, native to eastern parts of South Asia and southeast Asia. It has become naturalized in Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and the US State of Florida.
It is a large tree in the banyan group of figs, growing to 98-131 ft rarely up to 200 feet tall, with a stout trunk up to 6.6 ft in diameter. The trunk develops aerial and buttressing roots to anchor it in the soil and help support heavy branches.
It has broad shiny oval leaves 3.9-13.8 in long and 2.0-5.9 in broad; leaf size is largest on young plants (occasionally to 18 inches long), much smaller on old trees (typically 3.9 inches long). The leaves develop inside a sheath at the apical meristem, which grows larger as the new leaf develops. When it is mature, it unfurls and the sheath drops off the plant. Inside the new leaf, another immature leaf is waiting to develop.
Vines might not be as long, feel free to ask for an exact picture of your plant before you purchase.
Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’ has the most beautiful splashy variegation with a sturdy upright habit. Thick, glossy leaves range from many shades of green, creamy white, and shades of pink. Very dramatic! It’s happiest with medium to bright indirect light indoors and watering once the soil starts to dry.
Jordan –
Absolutely adorable plant in a 4” pot. Many, healthy leaves with no damage. Fast shipping. It was love at first sight!
Jamie Lada –
I would definitely buy from this shop again! My plant baby was packaged so well and got to me in perfect condition. Its sketchy getting plants in the mail sometimes but this exceeded my expectations! Thank you?
Alex –
Amazing!!! The plant arrived so quickly, and all of the leaves were in perfect condition! The dirt from the pot kind of spilled all over the place, but that is of no fault of the seller, just shipping turbulence. I am also so excited that I received 7 different branches in total! Overall, a great purchase.
bpcobrian92 –
This seller cares!! My variegated rubber tree came very quick, and packaged well to make sure the soil doesn’t spill, and the plant didn’t get damaged. Very healthy, happy looking plant, planted in high quality soil. Small in size, about 4-5 inches tall. 100% worth the money, and will be purchasing from this shop again.