How to Care for The Rubber Tree Plant (Ficus elastica)

The mighty rubber tree has been a favorite houseplant since the Victorian era. It’s hardy, easy to care for, and actually removes toxins from the air in your home!

In this guide, we’ll take a look at exactly how to care for your own rubber tree plant.

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[jacquelinelopez]

I bought a pink variegated version for $7 as well with 4 stems. Such a steal!

[albertqhumperdinck]

This is probably the clearest advice about air layering I’ve ever heard, the toothpick just snapped the whole concept into my brain. Thank you!!

[kristinlanglais]

My mother in law planted a rubber tree she received when her mother passed away. Today that rubber tree is 65+ yrs old and massive! It shades us and three neighbors, it’s a beauty🙌

[zanyzana]

I just bought a burgundy version of this and wanted some tips for care. This is perfect. Thanks

[chezzapie]

Brilliant. I just lost 70% of my leaves through overwatering and those that remain aren’t overly pretty. I think it’s time to try your rooting technique AND take out/change/refresh the soil to check for any stagnant water. My rubber plant and I thank you. 👩🏻‍🌾🇬🇧

[aprilhayden]

I just picked up this baby today and went looking for care tips! Thank you for the information. 😊

[monicakavanaugh]

I have had mine for 2.5 years 6 ft away from a south window, I rotate it once a week and only water it when it is dry, I clean the leaves once a month, it never seems to stop growining and the colours are amazing, it is one of my favourites and it is so easy.

[daisyprince]

Gawd damn! That smile and plant knowledge gets me everytime.

[Webster]

My grandmothers rubber tree is about 29 years old, she had it as a house plant for the longest time and when we moved to Texas in 2004 we planted it in the bank yard and that thing has grown like crazy!

[shera]

Never seen a tiny rubber plant.. Only seen them super large.. My granddad might have seen them tiny when he planted them in our plantation. Lovely to see it tiny.. Feel kinda nostalgic.. Rubber trees.. Narrow twisty village roads ..mossy walls.. River to jump in when it got too hot.. Which was always. Some days I wish I could take people to that place I learnt so much.

[kristnmari]

Ok, now i know im burning my plant. Im used to outside plants... inside are tricky! Thanks for the info♡

[robynlabobyn]

Thanks for the helpful info, great video!

On propogation, I've found success just leaving a cutting in a vase of water mixed with rooting hormone for a week, removing excess leaves, and then planting.

[christines]

This is the most helpful video on YouTube about this plant. Thank you so much for sharing 👍

[deeanna]

Thank you so much for doing this <3

[dear.fern.]

Just got a little baby one today! A Tineke :) I'm so excited to watch it grow. Also only paid $7.

[souly]

Finally the information I was looking for .. thank u so much ..

[anocturnalfairy]

Really good information in this video!!! Thanks so much

[tiarebowman]

Thank you for this great video!!! Everything I needed to hear

[silviakhan]

I have the dark green one is growing like a monster. After hearing vídeo run to my plant to check on water logging since I had watered plenty few days ago. Full panic. Lol! Great video! Thank you!

[BillBrasky]

sweet video. very comprehensive and professional. sweet looking plant too.