Variegated Rubber Plant
Variegated Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) is a tree growing 6-10 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with fast growth in well-drained, loamy soil, requiring indirect light and medium moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Tree
Height
1.5 to 3.0 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Indirect light
Moisture
Medium
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 3 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
15 to 30 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
10 to 20 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Air-purifying
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 30% perlite, 20% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Mealybugs, Spider Mites, Aphids.
Yellowing, mushy leaves Brown/black spots on leaves White cottony masses on leaves Tiny webs, speckled leaves Curling, yellowing leaves
Fungicides containing metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Systemic insecticides like imidacloprid, Miticides containing abamectin.