Product Description
The Ficus Elastica Robusta is also known as the Indian rubber tree. Up until the 20th century the Ficus Robusta was an important source for extracting rubber. The Elastica Robusta belongs to the Ficus family, which counts more than 1,000 different species, many of which you would never guess were related. Most Ficus species originally come from tropical Asia.
Care & tips for the Ficus Robusta bush - 210cm
The Ficus Robusta bush is not a difficult houseplant to look after, though it is sensitive to new surroundings. If the Ficus starts growing to one side, don't move the plant all at once but turn it a little every day, because big changes can make it drop its leaves. A weekly misting does the leaves the world of good, leaving dust and any pests no chance.
How much water does the Ficus Robusta bush - 210cm need?
Try to keep the soil of the Ficus slightly moist at all times. To begin with, give the plant small amounts of water several times, and after a while you'll know roughly how much it needs. How much water it takes also depends on where it stands: in a bright spot the houseplant will need a little more. Has your plant been repotted? Then always use a moisture meter.
How much light does the Ficus Robusta bush - 210cm need?
The Ficus Robusta bush loves daylight and is happiest in a bright spot close to a window. This houseplant really does need daylight to develop, and somewhere too dark it will stop putting out new leaves. Do watch out during the summer months, when direct sun can get too intense; move the plant somewhere with fewer hours of direct sun for that period.
Is the Ficus Robusta bush - 210cm toxic?
The leaves of the Ficus Robusta are toxic to pets and children, and swallowing any part of the plant is strongly discouraged. The sap can irritate the skin, so take care with this plant around small children and pets.
How is my Ficus Robusta bush shipped?
This rubber tree is delivered in a nursery pot. All our houseplants are shipped in boxes we designed ourselves: a snug inner fitting keeps the plant firmly in place so it can't shift in transit. Plants don't mind a day in a dark box, so your green friend arrives home in perfect condition.
Specifications
| Latin Name | Ficus |
| Delivery | Delivered in a nursery pot |
| Warranty | Fresh from the grower |
| Height | 210 cm |
| Diameter | 100 cm |
| Pot Size | 35 cm |
| Location | Bright indirect light, 0-3 m from a window |
| Water Needs | About 1-2 times a week |
| Poisonous | Mildly toxic |
| Air Purifying | Yes |
| Packaging | Securely packed in a box designed for shipping plants |
| Maintenance | Low |
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