{"product_id":"ficus-elastica-abidjan-rubber-plant-30-40cm-copy","title":"Ficus Elastica “Abidjan” (Rubber Plant) 30-40cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eFicus elastica, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003erubber plant\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003erubber tree\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a popular houseplant admired for its bold, glossy foliage and easy-care nature. Here's a full breakdown of what makes this plant special:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌿 Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber plant, rubber tree, Indian rubber bush, rubber fig\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Southeast Asia—from the Himalayas to Malaysia, Sumatra, and Java\u003cspan class=\"group relative mx-0.5 inline-block pb-1 align-middle h-5 w-4\" data-copy=\"false\"\u003e\u003cbutton id=\":r22:\" type=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\":r21:\" aria-label=\"Citation 2\"\u003e2\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen houseplant or small tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 100 feet outdoors; typically 6–10 feet indoors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌞 Light \u0026amp; Environment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrefers \u003cstrong\u003ebright, indirect sunlight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan tolerate \u003cstrong\u003elow light\u003c\/strong\u003e but grows slower\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal indoor temperatures: \u003cstrong\u003e10°C to 29°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSensitive to dry air—\u003cstrong\u003emist regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e or place in a humid room like a bathroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e💧 Water \u0026amp; Soil\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the \u003cstrong\u003etop inch of soil is dry\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003ewell-draining soil\u003c\/strong\u003e—a mix of peat, pine bark, and perlite works well\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid overwatering to prevent \u003cstrong\u003eroot rot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🌱 Growth \u0026amp; Varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing and can become a large floor plant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePopular varieties include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Robusta’\u003c\/strong\u003e – large, dark green leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Burgundy’\u003c\/strong\u003e – deep red-black foliage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Tineke’\u003c\/strong\u003e – variegated green, white, and pink leaves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Ruby’\u003c\/strong\u003e – red-pink and white tones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Tricolor’\u003c\/strong\u003e – green with pink and cream patches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative pb-6 w-full after:border-b after:border-stroke-300 after:w-full after:absolute after:mt-3\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e✂️ Care Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrune\u003c\/strong\u003e to control height and encourage bushier growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilize monthly\u003c\/strong\u003e during the growing season (spring and summer)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRepot\u003c\/strong\u003e every 1–2 years when root-bound\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePropagate\u003c\/strong\u003e via stem cuttings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ Safety Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant’s \u003cstrong\u003emilky sap is toxic\u003c\/strong\u003e to pets and can irritate skin and eyes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wear gloves when pruning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Planthub","offers":[{"title":"White Ceramic Pot","offer_id":45800136409122,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Ceramic Pot","offer_id":45800136441890,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/1786\/0642\/files\/ficus-elastica-abidjan-rubber-plant-30-40cm-6936677.jpg?v=1781945556","url":"https:\/\/planthub.ae\/products\/ficus-elastica-abidjan-rubber-plant-30-40cm-copy","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}