Rubber Plant: Ficus elastica Care Guide
Ficus elastica
Rubber plant care (Ficus elastica): easy houseplant with large glossy leaves. Bright indirect light, well-drained soil, water when topsoil dries.
Characteristics
The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a houseplant with large, leathery, glossy leaves in deep green or variegated tones. It loves bright indirect light and rich but well-drained soil, watered when the top layer dries out. It grows easily to 1-3 metres indoors.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers luce intensa indiretta: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: ricco drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
