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All you need to know about Ficus Elastica
How big can a Rubber Tree grow?
Rubber Tree can reach 59 meters in height in the wild. Indoors, it will generally not exceed 2 to 2.50 meters. Which makes it a real indoor tree.
Is Rubber Tree easy to care for?
Ficus Elastica Abidjan is an easy-care, hardy houseplant. Keep watering to a moderate level. You can leave the substrate to dry on the surface between waterings. It is particularly sensitive to excess water and draughts.
Does Ficus Elastica Abidjan purify the air?
Rubber Tree are powerful air purifiers, eliminating formaldehyde, benzene and formaldehyde, while converting carbon dioxide into oxygen.
Is Rubber Tree toxic or poisonous to humans or pets?
The Ficus Elastica is considered to be toxic, and care should be taken around pets. Consumption can result in illness.
When should I repot my Rubber Tree?
Ficus Elastica is a reasonable-growing houseplant. It can be repotted every 2 years or so. In the meantime, especially for larger specimens, plan to resurface every year to 6 months, replacing a little potting soil on the soil surface.
Is Rubber Tree prone to disease and parasites?
Ficus Elastica can be attacked by red spider mites and scale insects. Inspect its foliage regularly for their presence. In this case, remove the parasites with Super Neem Oil solution and a soft cloth, and spray the foliage more regularly to increase atmospheric humidity.
Ficus Elastica is also sensitive to lack of light, excess water and draughts. If this happens, its leaves turn yellow and eventually fall off. If necessary, adapt your watering routine, try to bring it closer to a source of natural light or move it away from fresh air.
Gray spots on the foliage can be a sign of fungus infestation. Check that you're not over-watering your plant, that there's no standing water at the bottom of the pot, and treat it with the Essential Plant Repair Care Pack.
Does Ficus Elastica Abidjan produce flowers and fruit?
Ficus Elastica flowers (false fruits) are not very colorful or fragrant. They only appear when the tree is mature. They are small, elongated figs, yellowish and orange when ripe. Pollination of the flowers requires a particular species of wasp. However, indoors or in our latitudes, flowering is extremely rare.
Does Rubber Tree need a lot of light?
Ficus Elastica Abidjan is not a demanding green plant! It prefers a fair amount of sunshine without direct sun. Avoid full sun. This indoor plant needs light. But this tropical plant can also adapt to shady areas, consuming less water and growing more slowly.