When it comes to caring for your indoor rubber plant, avoiding common mistakes is crucial for its health and vitality. But ...

One of the most common indoor houseplants is the ficus. Ficus is a genus of plants comprising more than 800 species and is known best for its elegant leaves and graceful appearance.

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.

Q: What causes a leaf on this houseplant to become yellow? — Jeff J. A: Your plant, which has the botanical name Ficus elastica, has several common names, including rubber tree, Indian rubber ...

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 ...

Alongside factors of incorrect watering and chilly room temperatures, insufficient lighting can lead to leaf drop, as your variegated rubber plant isn't receiving essential plant nutrients for growth ...

Belize rubber tree was discovered as a naturally occurring mutation of Ficus elastica ‘Tineke.’ This tree has 4-inch-by-7-inch thick rubbery leaves variegated with red, purple, green and white.