Ficus elastica FI - cus e - LAS - ti - ca DE - co - ra COMMON NAME: rubber plant Classification: house plant Arrangement: alternate Composition: simple Margin: entire Veins: pinnate Leaf: length1’, width 6” Exposure: shade
Large glossy green leaves Maroon and variegated leaf cultivars available FORM: straight growing central-stemmed plant FOLIAGE: dark green oval-oblong leaves up to 15 inches long, grow at a 45 degree angle from the main stem Most common mistake is overwatering 55 degree minimum Wash leaves occasionally
Ficus elastica