Ficus Elastica, Rubber Plant, Indian Rubber Bush – Plant

Description

Description for Ficus Elastica, Rubber Plant, Indian Rubber Bush

These tropical plants generally have thick stems and fleshy, variegated leaves. Gardeners value this small, compact plant for its thick, waxy foliage, ornamental flowers and ease of care.

It has broad shiny oval leaves. Leaf size is largest on young plants. The leaves develop inside a reddish sheath at the tip of branches, which looks very attractive. The tree can yield a milky white latex, which has been used to make rubber.