Ficus robusta - Rubber Plant

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Plant requirements

🌿 Skill Level: Almost unkillable - perfect for beginners

☀️ Location: Prefers bright indirect light

📏 Grows up to: 150cm+

🐾 Child / Pet Safe: Toxic if eaten

Description

Ficus robusta, commonly known as the Rubber Plant, is a popular indoor plant cherished for its attractive glossy leaves. You might be wondering where it gets the name Rubber plant from and you'll like this - it gets its name from the white sap it produces when cut, which used to be used to make rubber. If you ever trim a leaf off, this white sap comes out quite quickly.

The Ficus robusta has large, leathery leaves with a shiny surface. The leaves are typically dark green, but some cultivars may have variegated or burgundy-coloured foliage. The plant can grow to be quite tall and can develop an upright, tree-like form with proper care and maintenance but this does take many years.

Ficus robusta prefers bright, indirect light but can also tolerate moderate to low light conditions. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight, as it can scorch the leaves. The plant prefers consistent moisture, but it's essential to allow the top inch or so of the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering, which can lead to root rot. Regularly wiping the leaves with a damp cloth helps keep them clean and dust-free and it can be quite therapeutic when cleaning the leaves.

While Ficus robusta is generally a low-maintenance plant, it can be sensitive to changes in its environment. If your plant does begin to drop leaves - don't panic but it;s just adjusting to its new environment.

All in all, Ficus robusta is a beautiful and adaptable house plant that is great for anyone new to house plants with its easy care and attractive leaves.

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We offer a 7-day health guarantee for all plants. This means you have 7 days from the date your plant arrives to report any damages. During this time, you must provide photos of the plant as evidence. After the 7-day period, we cannot process any claims, as it falls outside of our live arrival guarantee.

Important: Repotting your plant within the first 7 days will void our guarantee.

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