Broad-Leaved Indian Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica 'Decora'
Also known as
Rubber Plant 'Decora'
Ficus elastica decora-3-yercaud-salem-India by Yercaud-elango (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
13b
USDA zone
18°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60m | Max | 60m |
20m | Min | 10m |
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Broad-Leaved Indian Rubber Plant Overview
This tender evergreen tree has broad, glossy, leathery, oval, green leaves. These leaves have a white midvein on the upper surface, which is coloured red on the underside. On mature trees grown in open conditions, oblong, yellow oblong fruit may be produced.
Common problems with Broad-Leaved Indian Rubber Plant
How to propagate Broad-Leaved Indian Rubber Plant
Seed
Propagate by seed in spring.
Cuttings
Leaf-bud, stem-tip cuttings.
Layering
Air layering in summer.
Special features of Broad-Leaved Indian Rubber Plant
Attractive leaves
Other uses of Broad-Leaved Indian Rubber Plant
Grown for their foliage and for shade.