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There are actually many types of rubber trees you might grow right at home.
Rubber trees come in many colors and sizes.
Rubber trees are low-maintenance and easy for beginners and experienced gardeners alike.
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Rubber plants have beautiful waxy-looking leaves; some even have variegation.
Finally, rubber plants thrive in bright, indirect sunlight.
Warning
Rubber plants are from theFicusgenus, which is mildly toxic to pets when ingested.
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These look great in a corner by a window.
Keep a lookout for variegata cultivars of the Robusta.
The leaves of this one are a mix of cream, pink, and green.
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When a new leaf is growing, itll even appear red until it has fully matured.
Place somewhere Tineke can get bright, indirect light.
Brighter is better if you want to keep the variegations strong!
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These leaves can get a lot bigger than their counterparts.
Place somewhere it can receive bright, indirect light.
Thebrighter the light, the better.
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The leaves of this plant are splotchy, with hints of gray, cream, and green.
The stalks and midribs are pink, which gives it a unique look.
Even the variegated versions tend to be darker in the middle.
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However, if youre looking for a brighter plant, the yellow gem is a great option.
The leaves are a golden-green hue and really pop in a room.
Its also commonly referred to as the black prince.
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The leaves appear leathery and a lot thicker than the variegated rubber trees.
It grows a lot denser and the leaves are a lot smaller than some of the other varieties.
New leaves will be redder in color as well.
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Remember to look at the underside of these leaves as they are pretty captivating as well.
Allow Sophia’s soil to dry out in between waterings.
Place somewhere with bright, indirect light.
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Ficus elastica Ruby
Ficus Ruby is a variegated variety of the rubber tree.
It has green leaves that have edges in pink, red, and cream.
Native to Malaysia and India, ficus Ruby prefers warm and humid conditions.
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Place it somewhere it can receive bright, indirect sunlight.
It is native to tropical regions of India and Malaysia.
It can grow to be 8 feet tall.
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It does best in bright, indirect sunlight.
Burgundy likes a spot that gives it a bit of shade while Ruby varieties love brighter light.
Rubber plants and rubber trees refer to the species known asFicus elastica.
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It is a flowering plant in the Moraceae family.
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