If you're looking for a low maintenance plant that's a little more unique than the usual plants that land themselves on 'hard to kill' lists, the Ficus elastica, or rubber plant, is a great option.

Whether you're a beginner indoor gardener, only just building out your houseplant collection, or you're a long-standing expert with a lush jungle to boast, the chances of you having a ficus in your ...

The wildly popular houseplant is evergreen in nature and adds year-round color and interest to homes and offices where they are displayed. "Though able to reach heights over 100 feet when grown in ...

The Ficus elastica is a popular choice for ornamental purposes because of its attractive foliage, low light tolerance and ease of care. Photo: David Guay The tree is most likely a Ficus elastica or ...

Ficus elastica, or the rubber tree, is the stalwart of the houseplant stable. Its large dark green leaves and rosey-pink pointy leaf buds are instantly recognisable. “Ficus” relates to the tree that ...

Rubber trees (Ficus elastica) are beginner-friendly plants that can light up your space without the hassle that often comes along with other ficus species. They grow best when given ample indirect ...

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Two large potted rubber plants in a pink-painted room. - stock_studio/Shutterstock The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a favorite among indoor gardeners for its ...

I thought that rubber plants are supposed to be indestructible but mine has started losing a few leaves and looks unhappy. Please tell me what I’m doing wrong? – C Finnegan, Waterford Hailing from ...