The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a true classic — robust, stylish and a faithful companion for many years. In the photo you see a well-developed specimen with a clear trunk and a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are large, oval, in deep dark green and very glossy — almost as if polished.
At the leaf joins, the typical reddish shoot tips peek out, especially noticeable on young leaves before they turn fully green.
The rubber plant likes a bright spot away from harsh midday sun. With watering, we let the upper layer of soil dry out between waterings — it does not like waterlogging. In winter, considerably less water is needed.
The leaves enjoy an occasional wipe with a damp cloth — that keeps the gloss and always looks tidy. And do not worry if an older leaf falls off now and then: that is normal, and new leaves grow on top.
The rubber plant is delivered in a simple beige ceramic decorative pot, as shown in the photo. The decorative pot may differ slightly from the photo.
From the plant shelf at MO BLUMEN in Vienna. indoor plants in Vienna
