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Rubber Plant

Ficus elastica decora Rubber Plant
The Rubber Plant, or ficus decora, is an old favorite and is prized for its easy care, bold foliage and relatively quick growth.
Bright, indirect light
Water thoroughly, but allow the soil to mostly dry out before watering again.
Prefers 65°-85°F with average to higher humidity.
Fertilize once a month during the spring and summer with a liquid foliage fertizer at the recommeded rate. Rubber plants prefer bright light, but not direct sunlight. Plants will lose lower leaves and become leggy, or lose variegation, if receiving too little light.
Toxic to pets
Difficulty Level: Easy
Rubber Plant