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Rubber Plant
Ficus Elastica, Ficus Robusta
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Light
Rubber Plants can live in medium, indirect sunlight to dappled sun. Prolonged exposure to bright direct sunlight may burn and scorch their leaves.
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Watering
Your Rubber Plant enjoys weekly waterings. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings, especially during the winter when you may only need to water your plant fortnightly.
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Humidity
Rubber Plants enjoys a humid environment, but can withstand average humidity levels. We encourage misting or clustering your plants to help raise humidity.
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Temperature
Your Rubber Plant will thrive in temperature between 16-24ºC, but will not suffer unless temperatures drop below 10-12ºC.
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Fertiliser
Feed with general houseplant fertiliser monthly during the growing season (spring to summer).
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Toxicity
Rubber Plants are toxic to both people and animals - keep away from small children and pets.
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Additional care information
The large leaves of the Rubber Plant easily accumulate dust over time. Wipe them clean regularly with a damp cloth.
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Troubleshooting
Falling leaves: indicate your Rubber Plant has suffered from low humidity levels. Try misting it more frequently to remedy that, or placing it on a pebble tray partly filled with water (ensure the soil is not touching the water).
Browning, drooping leaves: indicates your plant has been overwatered. Ensure you let your plant’s soil completely dry out between waterings, and allow proper drainage.