Ficus Robusta - House Plant

Ficus elastica Robusta

Plant Care Guide

Light

Ficus elastica Robusta prefers bright, indirect light but does cope quite well in lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight as this will scorch the plant.

Watering

Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause leaf drop.

Temperature

This Ficus does fine in normal household temperatures but will thrive in a slightly warmer environment: between 16–24°C. Avoid cold draughts.

Humidity

This Rubber Plant has no specific humidity requirements, although for an added boost, consider giving your Ficus an occasional misting or relocating to a steamier room like the bathroom or kitchen.

Feed

Apply a weak dose of a fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.

Height & Growth Rate

Can grow to many metres tall in its native environment. Indoors however, it is up to you: simply trim to maintain your desired height. Typical indoor heights are anything from 30cm to 2m. Moderate to fast-growing.

Please note: each plant is unique so available heights are approximate and the plant you receive may vary by ±10%.

Toxicity

Avoid this plant if you have a latex allergy. Contains allergens that may result in asthma symptoms

Air Purifying

This plant filters airborne toxins such as formaldehyde and carbon monoxide and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

The Ficus genus is native to the tropics of East Asia, while the elastica Robusta species originates from India and Indonesia specifically.