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RUBBER PLANT – FICUS ELASTICA
Native to southern China, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia, Ficus elastica is a species of evergreen tropical plant that makes for an excellent houseplant: It is tolerant of indoor light conditions. Rubber plants (known scientifically as Ficus elastica or Ficus robusta) get their name from the milky white latex in their veins. The Mesoamerican people from way back in 1400BC used rubber plants as a key ingredient to make bouncy balls. In parts of India, people use their strong roots to make ‘living bridges’ over small rivers. But they’re best known today for being handsome houseplants with their silky sheen, creamy colors and air purifying qualities.
The rubber tree (Ficus elastica) has beautiful leaves and interestingly shaped structures that make it a popular addition to any landscape design project. For landscape design in Dubai, the rubber tree is commonly used in modern garden landscape design, villa landscaping, patio, balcony, hotel, hospitality interior, commercial landscape development, courtyard and luxury commercial interiors.With its large amount of foliage, upright habit, and ability to adapt to indoor and partially shaded spaces in the UAE, it is a fantastic landscaping plant to consider for both residential landscaping, commercial landscape projects and sustainable landscape design throughout Dubai and the UAE. The rubber plant can be a striking specimen plant or an integral part of a complete contemporary tropical landscape design, providing vibrant foliage and elegance, as well as adding significant visual interest to any environment where it is used. Because of its bold ornamental foliage and low maintenance requirements, the rubber plant is an extremely popular plant among landscape designers in Dubai.
Rubber plants are a popular option among designers looking for boldly colored, long-lasting (ever-growing) shades of green with an effort to have a sleek modern aesthetic in luxury residential properties, hotels, offices, and high-end landscape design in Dubai.
- Large glossy evergreen leaves
- Bold architectural appearance
- Elegant upright growth
- Excellent stance plan
- Ideal for indoor and shaded outdoor spaces
- Natural air-purifying plant
- Suitable for villas and commercial spaces
- Year-round decorative appeal
The rubber tree makes it the perfect plant for sustainable landscape design due to its preference for bright, indirect light and limited watering between waterings. Besides being hardy and adaptable, rubber trees are a great option for being used as a houseplant inside virtually any home or garden (including deluxe gardens) located in Dubai or any of the other United Arab Emirates locations. Once given proper attention by their owners, rubber trees are generally hardy enough to accept minimal attention. To ensure rubber trees grow and stay healthy: Water the plant only when the top couple of inches of soil are dry; regularly dust off the entire leaf surface; do not over- or under-water your plant; and do not let water saturate the plant's roots due to excessive amounts of water or other water sources (i.e., humidity).
- Place in bright, indirect light
- Use fertile, well-draining soil
- Water when the topsoil becomes slightly dry
- Avoid prolonged waterlogging
- Wipe leaves regularly to maintain their shine
- Apply balanced fertilizer during the growing season
- Prune lightly to maintain shape
- Monitor occasionally for common indoor pests
