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Ficus elastica

Family Moraceae
Plant Type broadleaf evergreen
Zone USDA:   10a - 11   RHS:   HH - FT   EGF:   G1 - G2   Australia:   4 - 5  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 2 - 30.5 m (6.5 - 100 ft)
Spread 0.9 - 61 m (3 - 200 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description This plant is upright and has showy, glossy, bold textured and evergreen foliage that is bright red and deep green in colour. The bark is smooth in texture. Showy fruit are produced by Ficus elastica (rubber plant). Ficus elastica (rubber plant) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Container, house plant, shade, specimen and tropical.
Special Characteristics Birds are attracted to Ficus elastica .
Cautions When planning your garden, take into consideration that Ficus elastica (rubber plant) grows at a fast rate and will fill its designated space quickly. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.