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Plant Habit: Tree
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 6 to 8 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Broadleaf
Flowers: Inconspicuous
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Drought tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Rubber Tree

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Location: on my front porch
Date: 2018-09-01
Ficus elastica 'Robusta'
Location: on my front porch
Date: 2018-09-07
Ficus elastica 'Robusta'
Location: on my front porch
Date: 2018-07-11
Ficus elastica 'Robusta'
Location: Fairfax, VA | June, 2022
Date: 2022-06-03
Location: on my front porch
Date: 2018-09-01
Ficus elastica 'Robusta'

photo credit: Mokkie
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