How much sunlight does my Rubber Bush need?

Rubber Bush requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

How much humidity does Rubber Bush like?

Rubber Bush doesn’t require additional humidity . Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

What type of soil should I use for my Rubber Bush?

Rubber Bush does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Rubber Bush?

Rubber Bush should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year , whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

Does Rubber Bush go dormant?

It’s common for Rubber Bush to go dormant in the wintertime and you may notice their growth slow down. Waterings should be spaced out more during this time.

Which region is Rubber Bush native to?

Rubber Bush is native to worldwide Tropics .

How can I propagate my Rubber Bush?

Rubber Bush can be propagated by the stem method . To propagate: Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges. To get the cutting to root, you can either: Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

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Q: How often should I water my Rubber Bush?

Rubber Bush prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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About Rubber Bush

Ficus elastica, more commonly known as the rubber tree, has a white, milky latex that is a source of natural rubber. They’ve also been shown to have excellent antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. The aerial roots of the rubber tree have been used to create incredible living bridges in India. The bridges get stronger over time as the roots slowly fuse together, and some are over a hundred years old! 🌉

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Ficus elastica 'Robusta'

Genus

Ficus

Family

Moraceae

Order

Rosales

Also known as

Ficus Robusta, Ficus Robusta, Rubber Fig, Rubber Tree and Rubber Plant

How to care for Rubber Bush

Water

How often to water your Rubber Bush

Rubber Bush needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.