The plant is grown for its attractive foliage indoors and are kept at temperatures above 60 degrees F and prefer temperatures above 70 degrees F. Rubber Tree plants are grown around the world as ...

1. Ficus elastica, aka rubber tree plant “The rubber plant, or ficus elastica, is one of the oldest species to be grown as a houseplant in the United States,” says Pangborn.

Q-I have a rubber tree that I`d like to propagate. How can I cut and replant it?A-Tip cuttings from a rubber plant, Ficus elastica, are tricky to root. You will have better luck through air ...

1. Ficus elastica, aka rubber tree plant “The rubber plant, or ficus elastica, is one of the oldest species to be grown as a houseplant in the United States,” says Pangborn.

Like many other houseplants, the rubber plant (Ficus elastica) hails from the tropical rainforests found in Southeast Asia. It's actually a flowering tree that can reach heights of up to 100 feet ...

The rubber plant, also known as ficus elastica is a member of the Moraceae family and originates from Asia, particularly India, Malaysia and Java, this is according to Feng Shui research.

Water and place the tree in a bright spot. You can prune ficus, but heavy pruning should be done over time. Remove no more than 30 percent, and trim to allow the ficus to retain its natural shape.

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Origin: Southeast Asia Golden Gem ficus (Ficus altissima "Golden Gem") is a beautiful hybrid. In warm tropical weather of its native habitat, it can grow to a very sizeable tree — up to 100 feet.

Q. I planted a ficus tree between my walkway and house a year ago. I heard this tree can cause a lot of damage to houses and pipes. Is this true? – Ed Joel Jr. North Lauderdale A. Get rid of … ...