{"product_id":"rubber-tree-ficus-elastica-robusta-british-grown","title":"Rubber Tree - Ficus elastica 'Robusta' - British Grown","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFicus elastica (springy fig) 'Robusta' (robust, hardy)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIndia Rubber Plant\/ Tree\/ Fig, Rubber Fig, Rubber Bush\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNative to Asia, from the Himalayas to Malaysia, Sumatra and Java\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Ficus elastica grows like a miniature tree, with its broad leaves branching off a central stem. The 'Robusta' has wider, thicker leaves than other cultivars of the species, making it actually more robust to changes in environment. Its broad, glossy green leaves will therefore add greenery to your home without needing too much fuss to maintain, and as an added bonus leave you with cleaner air! Just make sure you don't water them too much.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light; lower light means a higher risk of overwatering, leading to root rot, so keep an eye out if it's in a shadier spot!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAllow the top half of the soil to dry out between watering; the pot will also be lighter at this point. Reduce even further in winter as the water will evaporate less.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLikes high humidity; your plant will appreciate a mist or the addition of a humidity tray!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse a well-draining soil mix. 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