Description
Description
One of the widely cherished houseplants which contain milky latex is the Rubber plant. Scientifically or according to the biological nomenclature the plant is known as Fiscus elastic.
Due to its ornamental use in every Indian household people often consider it wise to grow Rubber Plant indoors. So, one can also find Rubber Plants online at affordable ranges and of good quality!
Plant Specifications:
Plant Height |
20-25 cm |
Plant Spread |
10-15 cm |
Plant Facts:
- The rubber plant according to biological nomenclature Fiscus elastic
- The rubber plant is inedible and tastes awful
- The plant belongs to a fig family Moraceae
Rubber Plant Details:
Flower Color |
Not defined |
Flower size |
Small |
Common Name |
Indian Rubber Bush, Ficus decora, India Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant, Fiscus elastic |
Leaf Color |
Green |
Leaf Shape |
Elliptical |
Leaf Arrangement |
Simple, Alternate |
Maximum Reachable Height |
40 m |
Plant Fragrance |
No fragrance |
Plant Taste |
Awful and dangerous |
Visual Beauty |
Attractive |
Bloom Time |
Do not bloom indoors |
Growing difficulty level |
Easy to grow |
Plant Benefits:
- The plant is used to make shoes, water proof clothes
- Depending upon the type of rubber, the plant has its usage in the manufacturing industries
- The plant is of great ornamental use
- The plant is used to make various equipments of medical care
Rubber Plant Care Information:
Optimum Growth Temperature |
18-20 ℃ |
Optimum Soil Requirement |
Moist, Fertile Soil |
Optimum Light Requirement |
Indirect bright sunlight |
Container Specifications |
Well drained Pot |
Watering Requirements |
Very less watering is required |
Fertilizing Requirements |
Organic fertilizers |
Plant Care Instructions:
Planting:
- The plant can grow well in indoor conditions when plotted properly
- Remove dead and dry parts of the plant manually and if planted in indoor gardens then remove pests by insecticidal sprays
Fertilizing:
- To reduce the toxic contents of fertilizers, it should be mixed with water whenever applied
- Try to use organic fertilizers to ensure no chemical degrades plant quality
Watering Tip:
- To keep the plant intact, watering should be done when the plant container or soil has dried
Seasonal Watering Requirement:
- Watering frequency should be regulated. It should be done moderately during summers and should be gradually reduced during winters and rainy seasons
Sowing Tips:
- Plant pruning is not needed when seasons change
- Plant re-plotting is necessary to ensure proper plant growth and should be done in the late evenings
- Make sure that the plant receives full natural bright sunlight and proper humidity to avoid slowing down its germination
The rubber plant is used almost in our daily life in terms of products that we handle or apply. The plant requires a low maintenance environment and therefore, it should be grown in indoor households and in nurseries. If you wish to establish a home garden quickly then have a look at the Rubber online collection.
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Anuradha Sridhar (verified owner) –
Achha he good