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Rubber Plant

Ficus Elastica

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With its thick large leaves, the Rubber Plant is perfect for those needing an easy-care showstopper! Native to a number of regions around the equator, this rugged indoor plant is perfect for those who are not so green fingered. Simply buy your ficus elastic, get it delivered to your door, and follow our simple plant-care guide for fantastic growing results.

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Julie BaldwinJulie Baldwin
18:47 12 Nov 24
The plants I ordered arrived promptly and in great condition, they were bigger than I expected too!
Breaze OpenshawBreaze Openshaw
10:25 05 Nov 24
Exactly like I ordered, it's a very cute little lucky bamboo plant. In the cutest pot, still very green and lush. I was away when it arrived, but is absolutely perfect. Thank you! Definitely recommend
Louise ALouise A
15:29 02 Nov 24
Really good quality plant. Arrived quickly and was well packaged. Would definitely buy again.
Ursula Neves RobertsonUrsula Neves Robertson
09:33 01 Nov 24
Lovely plant received as per image and very well packed. Happy with the service and the plant. Thank you.
Alana PlantAlana Plant
16:38 30 Oct 24
Beautiful plant never had a plant delivered with such care on the packaging would not hesitate to order with this company again without a doubt Thanks so much absolutely made up with my order
Janice JacksonJanice Jackson
12:31 27 Oct 24
Absolutely delighted with my purchase, which was a new home gift for my daughter. She was thrilled with it. Thanks for a great plant, good packaging and prompt delivery.
James DolanJames Dolan
17:46 25 Oct 24
So happy with my plant beautiful
Chris BlueChris Blue
21:57 23 Oct 24
Plants were received extremely quickly in superb condition, also they were very securely packaged. They are now doing very well and settled in nicely. Many thanks and I highly recommend you.
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09:12 23 Oct 24
The plant arrived in great condition. It looked very fluffy and healthy.
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17:59 11 Oct 24
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10:44 08 Oct 24
I ordered three plants, they arrived promptly, well packaged and in excellent condition - very health plants. Will recommend this company to my friends and family.
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18:07 06 Oct 24
A good selection of plants and just what I was looking for. They were despatched quickly but due to a problem with the courier I had to wait longer than expected for them. That was disappointing. Overall customer service was good. More care needs to be taken by the courier service as when the plants did arrive the box was on its side at the back of the van.
Margaret RussellMargaret Russell
03:04 05 Oct 24
I ordered this plant well in advance of an Anniversary and requested it be delivered as close as possible to the day. This happened and the recipients appear to be very happy with the plant.
Alec CurrieAlec Currie
19:48 04 Oct 24
Great product fast delivery. As to be expected from Bolton being originally from Farnworth.many thanks highly recommended
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14:45 30 Sep 24
ZZ Plant arrived on the day expected, well packaged and looking healthy. I will be ordering more plants from Oxy-Plants in the future.
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20:53 27 Sep 24
Great service and plants arrived in great condition.
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16:28 25 Sep 24
Four really well packed large plants arrived in one box with only one leaf lost! The order was a bit delayed but only because they were awaiting better quality stock. Good prices too considering other online plant companies.
Jean CollinsJean Collins
12:11 24 Sep 24
very pleased - item exactly as described and super fast delivery
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10:58 22 Sep 24
Beryl WilliamsBeryl Williams
14:56 17 Sep 24
Lovely Bonsai Elm Tree. Obviously well cared for. Qiick delivery. Packed securely no damage to tree or cermamic pot. Only reservation. I ordered Baby Bio food but it was not included in parcel BUT one phone call and item refunded straight away. Will use seller again.
Norman MccannNorman Mccann
17:07 11 Sep 24
Couldn’t have asked for better attention, a perfect delivery
Rob YoungRob Young
16:56 10 Sep 24
Just the job, thank you Oxy. Plant arrived looking happy and healthy. Looks great in its new position. It was well packaged but without too much unnecessary plastic (a bugbear of mine). Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Kerry iversonKerry iverson
09:40 10 Sep 24
Love My new plant very happy with it
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16:11 09 Sep 24
the plant arrived early and in great condition. It looks lovely in my sitting room. I have care instructions to help guide me too.
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08:28 09 Sep 24
I purchased a Lucky Bamboo plant and when it arrived the plant was in absolutely great condition. Even better than I had originally anticipated. However, the pot the plant came in was broken despite the protective package. It's most probable that the pot was broken whilst in transit.Upon contacting Customer Services, the representative was friendly, efficient and prompt in resolving the issue.Therefore, I will definitely be making further purchases and would highly recommend Oxy - Plants.
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12:09 08 Sep 24
Thank you excellent plants delivered. What I have been buying these same plants from other suppliers and I can tell you your plans are really the best. Thank you.
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17:11 06 Sep 24
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06:40 05 Sep 24
It’s the first time I’ve bought something from this website. The price was competitive compared to other sites so I decided to give them a try. The plants arrived well packaged, as tall as expected and in great condition. Very pleased with my purchase thank you!
Plants delivered increadibly promptly and were exactly as pictures depicted in the website. Helpful customer service as well; to help decide which pot or plant could be more appropriate.
Suzanne KellySuzanne Kelly
17:25 04 Sep 24
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16:45 04 Sep 24
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Mandy WebbMandy Webb
10:30 04 Sep 24
Plants arrived in good condition and well packed . Along with a care guide for the plants
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20:13 01 Sep 24
Fast premium delivery, hassle-free ordering, accepted PayPal (which is a bonus as I don't like spreading card details around unnecessarily), good email updates and tracking, and the item received was as described and effective for the purpose. 5 stars :)
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How To Care For Rubber Plant

Less is more with Rubber Plants, so only water the soil once the top half dries out, feeling the pot’s weight for confirmation. Reduce this in the colder months to replicate its dormancy period and to avoid over-watering. Don’t have anything to water with? Try one of our watering cans!

Similarly to most other houseplants, ‘bright, indirect light is best for quality growth. Specimens placed in darker locations will lose their patterns (if variegated), along with the increased chance of root rot and stalled growth.

This plant thrives in a stable, humid environment, so mist fairly frequently for great success. If you don’t have anything to mist with, invest in one of our luxury water misters.

It may be wise to invest in well-draining soil for your Ficus Elastica. Rubber plants really hate presiding in water-logged soil!

Give your rubber plant a boost during spring and summer by adding plant fertiliser fortnightly. We recommend you use some well-balanced, slow-release, fertiliser. Something like Miracle-Gro Push Feed All Purpose.

If using fertiliser is new to you, read our “How to Fertilise Your Houseplant” page!

As with any plant, your Ficus Elastica may become susceptible to pests and little critters such as mealybugs, scales, and spider mites. If this occurs, we have the perfect solution. Simply order one of our unique natural insecticides (neem oil) and treat until resolved!

If you need to diagnose a pest or disease, take a look at our Pests and Infections page!

If your rubber plant is on the smaller side (0-30cm) take a look at your plant’s roots every six months. If the roots are touching the sides of your nursery pot, it is time for a new planter! If your plant is well established (80-100cm), check the roots every other year and follow the same procedure as with smaller plants.

Wondering how to repot your houseplant? Take a look at our repotting guide. It has all the information you’ll need!

Care for your Rubber Plant with these

About Rubber Plant

Given the botanical name ‘Ficus Elastica’, the Rubber Plant can be naturally found in areas all across the equator. Amazingly, it is believed to be the first deliberately bred species for agriculture in the Middle East 11,000 years ago!!! Its milky white sap was used for latex, which in turn enabled industrialists to fabricate rubber roughly 200 years ago. To go alongside this rugged plant, why not match your ficus elastica with one of our ceramic pots?

The rubber plant can also purify the air in your home! Converting carbon dioxide into oxygen, this indoor plant is fantastic for these wanting cleaner air in their home or workspace. Improve your physical and mental health with a ficus elastica!

This easy-care plant is ideal for those new to gardening and horticulture. Simply water your indoor plant bi-weekly and place it in a bright spot (out of direct sunlight) and you’re ready to go! For best results, we suggest you avoid over-watering and supplement your soil with fertiliser during its growing season.

Top tips for your Rubber Plant:

  • This hardy plant will be able to thrive in a number of different light conditions!
  • If you’re something of a seasoned grower, why don’t you try propagating?
  • If your leaves are beginning to look a little dusty, be sure to give them a quick mist.
  • Fancy conducting some more research? We found Gardening Know How’s article to be of real help.

Rubber Plant Toxicity:

Rubber plants are considered toxic to humans and pets. Beware if you have children or pets in the house as this plant is classified as poisonous; if parts of the plants are eaten, vomiting, nausea and a loss of appetite could occur. Consumption of large quantities must be dealt with quickly; acquire medical assistance for further information. The sap can also cause dermatitis and skin allergy to sensitive individuals, so be sure to wear gloves when handling.

Is this product not for you? Not to worry! Take a look at our (almost) Unkillable plants and our Best Large Houseplants pages.

Please note: this plant comes in a plastic nursery pot. Browse our entire range of plant pots to add that extra charm and character to your home.

Botanical Name
Ficus Elastica
Nicknames
Rubber Tree
Air Purification Qualities
Yes
Child & Pet Safe?
No
Available in sizes
  • Height 30-50cm | Pot Size 12cm
  • Height 70-90cm | Pot Size 27cm
  • Height 110-140cm | Pot Size 24cm
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