Rubber Plant Care Guide: Bold, Glossy, and Nearly Indestructible
If you want a statement plant that looks expensive, grows impressively tall, and doesn’t demand constant attention — the rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is your answer. Those thick, glossy, almost leathery leaves come in everything from deep forest green to striking burgundy to creamy pink-and-green variegation. I bought my first rubber plant as a 12-inch nursery pot. Four years later, it’s nearly 5 feet tall and one of the most-complimented plants in my home. Here’s how to grow yours into a showpiece. ...