Ficus Elastica, the Rubber Tree - Houseplants
Ficus elastica goes by several common names, including Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant, and Indian Rubber Bush. It is in the fig family and is native to northeast India, the eastern Himalayas, and south down through Malaysia and Indonesia. It is hardy ... [... more]
Bella Online |
Tropical Foliage Plants: A Grower's Guide
 Best Houseplant Book Available: Books on houseplants normally give a nice picture a short description of the plant with some cultural hints. I've always been disappointed with the limited information available on these common plants. In my opinion, lack [... more]
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Amazon.com |
Tropical Foliage Plants: A Grower's Guide
Best Houseplant Book Available: Books on houseplants normally give a nice picture a short description of the plant with some cultural hints. I've always been disappointed with the limited information available on these common plants. In my opinion, lack [... more]
$59.95
Amazon.com |
Pruning an Overgrown Rubber Plant
Gardening and house plant guide to pruning an overgrown Rubber Plant, Ficus elastica December ,1998 My husband has an out of control rubber plant that he is very attached to. He's let it grow unchecked, and since we live in a small house, it ... [... more]
The Garden Helper |
How to Take Care of Your Rubber Tree Plant
Perhaps you have just returned home with a beautiful new rubber tree. Now what? By understanding the plant's needs you will be able to have a long and happy relationship with your new purchase. LIGHT: Your rubber tree [Ficus elastica] has evolved ... [... more]
eHow |
Ficus elastica - Rubber Plant, Rubber Tree
The figs are a group of large house plants. They grow best in an east window and require some shade from summer sun in bright locations. Some figs tolerate low light situations. Keep the soil evenly moist and fertilize at 2- week intervals during ... [... more]
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