Chroma™ Ficus Abidjan (Elastica) - Rubber Plant
Chroma™ Ficus Abidjan (Elastica) - Rubber Plant
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This compact Rubber Plant features gorgeous, super dark leaves with a contrasting bright red sheathe that protects the newly forming leaves. This tall indoor plant brings a tropical look and cleans the indoor air.
- known for its rich tones of bronze and bright red leaf color
- perfect statement plant
- prefers bright, airy south or west-facing rooms, but can tolerate all lighting conditions. Avoid direct sunlight.
- Uses - Bright Spaces, Desktops
Care Information
- For optimal performance, keep at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
- Protect furniture when watering.
- Feed once per month at half strength when plant is actively growing.
- If you would like a bushier plant, prune your plant to promote branching.
- These are NOT low light plants and need to be right in front of a window for best results. Some direct sun is beneficial (east or west window) and they can even grow in your sunniest window.
- Allow the top 1-2 inches to dry out before watering again.
- Use a well-drained potting mix. Adding perlite and orchid bark will improve drainage.
- Never allow to sit in standing water.
- As with any Ficus, avoid any drafty areas and avoid placing near cooling and heating vents or the plant may drop its leaves.
Shipping
- Ships in Seagrass container as shown in image 2
- Houseplants typically ship between 8-12 inches
*Disclaimer - Protect furniture when watering. Not for human or animal consumption, harmful to pets*
Features
Characteristics
- Height: Tall
- Height: 48 - 120 in.
- Habit: Upright
- Container Role: Thriller
- Container Role: Filler
- Foliage Color: Black
- Harmful to: Pets
- Humidity Level: High to Medium
- Needs Drainage: Yes
- Soil Type: Indoor Potting Soil