Indian Rubber Plant. A very handsome foliage plant with large, glossy, leathery marbled leaves. Max Height 3m. Max Spread 1.6m. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Ficus elastica ‘Schrijvereana’
A very handsome foliage plant with large, glossy, leathery marbled leaves
Additional information
| Generic | Ficus |
|---|---|
| Species | elastica |
| Varietry | 'Schrijvereana' |
| Common Name | Indian Rubber Plant |
| Flower Colour | yellow, cream |
| 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 |
| 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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