Rubber Plants

As a kid who has not played with the white sap of the thick rubber plant leaves? This still remains in our memories because of its distinctive characteristic. Belonging to the fig family Moraceae, this plant is also known as Ficus elastica.

Rubber Plants are very popular for their waxy leaves and their power to adapt to both indoors and outdoors.

When grown indoors rubber plants reach from 4feet to 10 feet, but in outdoor conditions, the height of the plant goes up to 30 feet. The name rubber plant is obviously because of its sap that is extracted from the plant to make rubber.

Rubber plants love moderation: both sunlight and water. When both the sources are favourable the growth of the plant is amazing. With thick and fleshy burgundy or reddish leaves, this plant can catch your attention very easily. Indirect sunlight and moist soil is the key.

The air purifying capacity of the plant is very high therefore the use of rubber plants indoors is highly popular. It is important to mention here that the sap of the leaves of rubber plants are poisonous if consumed. So be careful when you have pets and kids around.

This plant is very easy to maintain and repotting is only needed when you want to increase the size of the plant. Propagation of rubber plants is also very convenient and can be easily done.

Cut any healthy stem, let the sap dry and then plant it in the fresh pot.
This plant is your best friend as it’s easy to maintain and adds value to your corner.

At nursery live, we provide you with healthy rubber plants to add grace to your interiors. Also check us out for other plant bulbs, planters, soil and fertilizers.