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Bold glossy leaves in deep green or burgundy. Allow top centimetre of soil to dry between waterings; wipe leaves regularly. Toxic to pets; can reach ceiling height indoors with minimal care.
🐛 Prone to: Spider mites, Thrips.
Attract Predatory mites, Minute pirate bugs, Lacewings, Hoverflies to keep them in check — plant African MarigoldGood, AngelicaFair and AniseGood nearby.
A fellow Moraceae — similar growing habits to Rubber Plant
Rubber Plant is usually grown from cuttings rather than seed. Take a healthy stem cutting, remove the lower leaves, and root it in moist, free-draining compost.
Water: Medium · Height: 200 cm · Soil: Well-draining, fertile potting mix — slightly acidic
