Indian Rubber Plant. A very handsome foliage plant with large, glossy, leathery, dark green almost black leaves. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 1.6m. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Ficus elastica ‘Black Prince’
A very handsome foliage plant with large, glossy, leathery, dark green almost black leaves
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Ficus |
---|---|
Species | elastica |
Varietry | 'Black Prince' |
Common Name | Indian Rubber Plant |
Flower Colour | |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Evergreen |
Height | 3m |
Family | Moraceae |
Spread | 1.6m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, black |
Flowers From | |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Allow compost to dry out between waterings, Water sparingly in winter, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Mist regularly |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | Remove crossing branches to help framework, Pinch shoots regularly to encourage branching |
Pruning Time | Late winter |
Pests and diseases | Mealy bugs, Red spider mite, Scale |
Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
Propagation | Layering, Stem cuttings |
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