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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') — The dark green foliage with a hint of burgundy provides a lush, vibrant tone throughout the year; despite, image 61
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — making the Rubber Tree both an aesthetic and healthful selection for your clients' garden; stands out with, image 95
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — as it can become quite large if not pruned regularly
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — with a canopy spread of 20 to 30 feet; it requires moderate watering, image 58
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — Prefers indirect light and moderate watering; originating from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, it thrives in
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — with a canopy spread of 20 to 30 feet
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — shrub / tree for half
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — dark green leaves up to 12 inches long
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — dark green leaves up to 12 inches long; as it can become quite large if not pruned regularly, image 99
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 84
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — Prefers indirect light and moderate watering; originating from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, it, image 77
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — Originating from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 12; prefers indirect
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — with a canopy spread of 20 to 30 feet; it requires moderate watering, image 82
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — is an ornamental evergreen with a robust structure; which contribute to its air-purifying qualities, image 49
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — The dark green foliage with a hint of burgundy provides a lush, vibrant tone throughout the year; despite its robust
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — making the Rubber Tree both an aesthetic and healthful selection for your clients' garden
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — making it a low-maintenance option for interior landscapes and focal points in design; the Rubber Tree, image 102
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 50
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — allowing the soil to dry out slightly between watering sessions; its versatility makes it suitable for container
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — Originating from the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 10 to 12
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — it is known for its air-purifying qualities; commonly known as the Rubber Tree, image 94
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — as it can become quite large if not pruned regularly; dark green leaves up to 12 inches long
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — commonly known as the Rubber Tree; it is known for its air-purifying qualities, image 55
Rubber Tree (Ficus Elastica 'Decora') — making it a low-maintenance option for interior landscapes and focal points in design; the Rubber Tree, image 78
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