Botanical Name: Ficus elastica 'Decora'
Common Name: Rubber Plant, Broad-leaved Indian Rubber Plant Type of Plant: dicot: shrub/tree Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape an upright to spreading, mostly single-trunked plant; branches arise from near the ground to form large rounded dense canopy; younger stems are smooth, gray-green, with a conspicuous ring at each node Height 10-20' (40') Spread equal Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors prefers partial sun; can tolerate both shade and full sun Soil thrives in most soils except highly alkaline Hardiness some frost (zones 16, 17, 19-24); prefers mild coastal locale Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, broadly oval-elliptic; 8-16" long, 4-8" wide; dark glossy green; young foliage somewhat bronze-colored Flowers inconspicuous, green, in pairs along leaf axis Fruit a small synconium; oval, 1/2" wide, green-yellow Propagation: semihardwood or hardwood cuttings; air-layering Usage: a dramatic accent shrub or tree because of its large glossy foliage; widely used both indoors and outdoors in shaded locations has extremely agressive, shallow root system Landscape Care: Watering prefers an occasional deep soak; tolerates heavy irrigation if drainage is good Fertilizing as needed; plants kept in containers require feeding Pruning to shape desired (avoid shearing); head high when young Pests/Diseases relatively pest free in sunny outdoor locations Special Conditions/Other Origin: India/Asia Family: Moraceae Notes: |
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