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Rubber Tree

Ficus Elastica 'Decora'

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Overview

The Rubber Tree, Ficus elastica 'Decora', is an ornamental evergreen with a robust structure, reaching up to 50 feet in its natural habitat but commonly kept around 6-10 feet indoors for ornamental use. It features large, glossy, dark green leaves up to 12 inches long, which contribute to its air-purifying qualities. Prefers indirect light and moderate watering, making it a low-maintenance option for interior landscapes and focal points in design.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 9–11Type Shrub, TreeClimate Subtropical
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — shrub / tree for half; the Rubber Tree is a resilient and low-maintenance choice, image 96

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Tree
Family
Moraceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — making the Rubber Tree both an aesthetic and healthful selection for your clients' garden; stands out with, image 71
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — dark green leaves up to 12 inches long; as it can become quite large if not pruned regularly, image 75
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — which contribute to its air-purifying qualities; is an ornamental evergreen with a robust structure
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — Prefers indirect light and moderate watering; originating from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, it, image 101
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — the Rubber Tree prefers partial to full sunlight exposure and flourishes in well-draining soil; making it a, image 63
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — it is known for its air-purifying qualities
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — reaching up to 50 feet in its natural habitat but commonly kept around 6-10 feet indoors for ornamental, image 98
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — making it a low-maintenance option for interior landscapes and focal points in design
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — leather-like leaves that stunningly grow up to 12 inches long and 4 inches wide
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — Prefers indirect light and moderate watering; originating from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, it, image 53
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — stands out with its richer and darker leaves compared to other cultivars.<br><br>For optimal growth; making, image 86
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — reaching up to 50 feet in its natural habitat but commonly kept around 6-10 feet indoors for ornamental use; creating a
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — the Rubber Tree prefers partial to full sunlight exposure and flourishes in well-draining soil; making it a, image 87
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — commonly known as the Rubber Tree; it is known for its air-purifying qualities
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — Originating from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 12, image 56
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — dark green leaves up to 12 inches long; as it can become quite large if not pruned regularly, image 51
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — leather-like leaves that stunningly grow up to 12 inches long and 4 inches wide; the Rubber Tree can reach, image 60
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — stands out with its richer and darker leaves compared to other cultivars.<br><br>For optimal growth; making the Rubber
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — the Rubber Tree prefers partial to full sunlight exposure and flourishes in well-draining soil
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — The dark green foliage with a hint of burgundy provides a lush, vibrant tone throughout the year; despite, image 85
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — the Rubber Tree is a resilient and low-maintenance choice; shrub / tree for half, image 93
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — which contribute to its air-purifying qualities; is an ornamental evergreen with a robust structure, image 52
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — Despite its robust appearance, it's sensitive to cold drafts and low temperatures
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — the Rubber Tree can reach impressive heights of 25 to 40 feet; leather-like leaves that stunningly grow up to 12 inches
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