Rubber Tree
Ficus Elastica 'Decora'
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
Culture
- Sun
- Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 9–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Shrub, Tree
- Family
- Moraceae
- Climate
- Subtropical
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