If you re tired of coddling the notoriously fickle fiddle leaf fig or weary of picking up dropped leaves from your weeping fig every day try a rubber plant.
Variegated rubber tree outside.
Variegated rubber plant has red midribs and bright creamy yellow margins on each leaf.
But like so many variegated plants the pink rubber tree can be slightly more sensitive and requires the right balance of light and humidity to thrive.
After spending quite a few years in the interiorscaping biz i found the rubber plant to be the easiest of the ficus trifecta which includes the fiddleaf fig and ficus benjamina to maintain and keep alive.
Thick glabrous leaves burn easily when exposed to sunlight.
Perfect for bringing color and life to entry areas empty corners and mixed plant groupings.
Rubber plants are a popular houseplant choice due to their ease of care attractive foliage and tree like presence.
Tineke rubber tree plant ficus elastica or rubber tree originated from india and malaysia.
A gorgeous variegated version of the burgundy rubber tree the strawberry colored leaves of the pink rubber tree make this plant a unique addition to any indoor space.
Want an easy care indoor tree with large glossy leaves.
Rubber plant information also says to plant the tree in a shady area although some plants accept light dappled shade.
These rubber plant care and growing tips will keep yours looking great.
But indoors a rubber tree typically tops out at 6 to 10 feet tall.
In the wild outdoor.
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Those living in tropical zones outside of the united states can grow outdoor rubber tree plants easily as this is their native environment.