Robusta Rubber Tree
Robusta Rubber Tree
The name says it all: Robusta. I'm the classic broad-leaf rubber tree - the biggest, glossiest, most generous leaves in the Ficus elastica family, and a constitution to match. While trendier plants come and go, I've been furnishing living rooms since your grandparents' era, and I intend to outlast the next trend too.
My needs are heroically simple: decent indirect light and a solid soak once my soil has dried out. That's the entire arrangement. In my Indian homeland, my species' roots get woven into living bridges that carry foot traffic for generations - 'robust' runs in the family.
What you'll get (no surprises):
- Large - 200mm nursery pot, approx 30-40cm tall
- X-Large - 250mm nursery pot, approx 40-50cm tall
I arrive in my grower's nursery pot, ready for a stylish upgrade.
Pets: my milky sap is an irritant - keep me from chewers.
Keep my big leaves gleaming with The Good Plant Co Leaf Shine and ground all that green in a Jardin Terrazzo Pot in Black.
🌱 One tree planted with every order.
Product Information
Native distribution
Asia
Key attributes
Is a popular indoor plant that has spectular thick, glossy leaves. The leaves are deep green-burgundy colour.
The Robusta Rubber Plant is an attractive, easy-care indoor plant known for its large, glossy, dark green leaves. It thrives in bright, indirect light and adds a bold, tropical feel to any room. Available in two sizes to suit your space:
Large: 30cm–40cm in height, planted in a 200mm black nursery pot.
X-Large: 40cm–50cm in height, multi-planted in a 250mm black nursery pot.
Please note: Our decorative pots are sold separately.
Care mode
Water regularly leaving the top of the soil to dry out in between waterings and prefers to be homed in a bright room with some direct sunlight. Rotate the plant every week as the leaves bend towards the light and this plant looks best with an even display of leaves. Fertilise in warmer months.
Feeding your indoor plants
To keep your Robusta Rubber Plant thriving, it's important to feed it the right nutrients. The Good Plant Co Indoor Plant Food is perfect for giving your plant the nourishment it needs to produce new leaves and stay healthy. During the warmer months, when your Robusta is actively growing, it will need more food and water. But as the cooler winter months arrive and growth slows, your plant won't need as much – no extra winter "fat" for this beauty! It's okay to be a bit of a helicopter plant parent, responding to its needs as they change. And to keep its large, glossy leaves looking their best, use The Good Plant Co Leaf Shine to remove dust and keep them shining. The key takeaway: if your Robusta Rubber Plant is producing new leaves, it’s a sign it needs extra food and water to fuel that growth!
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