The rubber fig or rubber tree is one of the most impressive indoor ornamental trees. It is a tropical plant and comes from India where in its natural environment it reaches a height of 30 meters or more. It provides the necessary moisture, absorbs volatile organic compounds and suppresses microorganisms. It belongs to the plants that clean the atmosphere. It absorbs toxic substances such as formaldehyde and enriches the air with oxygen.
Leaves
It is a plant with rich, thick, leathery, dark green and shiny foliage. Its new leaves emerge through a red stalk, which turns brown and as the leaves grow green.
Terrain
Their soil should be light, with a high content of peat and have good drainage.
Position
The fig tree needs enough light to grow properly with rich foliage. Choose a bright spot near a window, but not directly exposed to the sun, because it can cause burns on its leaves, especially on hot summer days.
Watering
When outdoors, it needs frequent watering 2-3 times a week, especially in the hot summer months. If the fig tree is in a pot inside your house, it needs watering once a week, while you will need to moisten its foliage often to prevent drying at the edges of the leaves.
Lubrication
The fig tree needs to be fertilized every two weeks in spring and autumn, and once a month the rest of the year, to maintain its glossy green foliage. Use fertilizer in solid or liquid form always according to the instructions of the formulation. To maintain its rich green foliage it should still be fertilized with iron, choose a liquid formulation for immediate results.
Durability
It is sensitive to very low winter temperatures and may cause extensive leaf loss. It does not react well to changes in lighting conditions and position in general.
Pruning
You can prune it by removing dead branches and remove all yellow leaves to encourage the growth of new green growth.
Enemies and Diseases
Its most common enemy is the coccoids that cause cotton blight.
It is suitable for
- Living room
- House entrance
- Office - Professional space.
Toxicity
Away from children and animals!! The existence of white milky vegetable juice, which comes from the bark of the trunk and branches of the tree. In case of ingestion, a strong burning sensation and skin irritation may occur
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