Rubber Plant

Rubber Plant Sapling (Ficus elastica)

The Rubber Plant is a striking and hardy indoor plant known for its bold, glossy leaves and ability to thrive in a variety of indoor conditions. It not only adds elegance to your décor but also helps improve indoor air quality, making it a perfect choice for homes and offices alike.

🌱 Sapling Details:

• Net Pot Size: 1 inch (Do not remove the sapling from the net pot)

• Number of Saplings: 1

• Sapling Height: Approx. 2–3 inches

• Watering: Water only when the top 1 inch of soil feels dry

• Sunlight: Prefers bright, indirect sunlight; can tolerate low light

🌳 Full Plant Description:

• Difficulty Level: Easy to moderate

• Mature Height: 2 – 8 feet (can grow taller indoors with proper care)

• Leaf Color: Deep green with a glossy sheen (some varieties may have burgundy or variegated leaves)

• Type: Indoor plant

• Soil: Well-draining potting mix with good aeration

• Watering: Once every 3–4 days or when topsoil dries out

• Sunlight Needs: Bright indirect sunlight; avoid harsh direct sun

• Ideal Temperature: 60°F – 85°F (16°C – 29°C)

• Best Season: All seasons

🌿 Plant Nutrition:

• Weekly: Vermicompost to support steady leaf growth

• Monthly:

  • Seaweed extract for leaf shine and strength

  • Epsom salt for enhanced chlorophyll production and healthier foliage

🪴 How to Plant the Sapling:

1. Keep the sapling inside the net pot – do not remove it.

2. Select a container with a proper drainage system.

3. Fill more than half of the pot with potting soil.

4. Make a hole in the center and insert the sapling with the net pot.

5. Cover the base with soil and water thoroughly.

🌍 Alternate Names:

• Botanical Name: Ficus elastica

• Hindi: रबर प्लांट का पौधा (Rabar Paudha)

• Kannada: ರಬ್ಬರ್ ಗಿಡ ಸಸಿ (Rabbar Gida Sasi)

• Tamil: ரப்பர் செடி கன்று (Rappar Ceti Kanru)

• Telugu: రబ్బరు మొక్క నారు (Rabbaru Mokka Naru)

• Marathi: रबर वनस्पती रोपटे (Rabar Vanaspati Ropate)

• Malayalam: റബ്ബർ ചെടിയുടെ തൈ (Rabbar Chediyute Thai)

🌸 Also Known As:

Indian Rubber Fig, Rubber Tree, Rubber Bush, Rubber Fig, Ficus elastica plant, Vastu plant for wealth, Rubber indoor tree