Rubber plant
Ficus elastica
- Wants
- Bright direct
- Tolerates
- Bright direct down to medium
- Difficulty
- 2/5
- Pets
- Not safe
Why it wants that
A full-size forest tree in the wild; it wants bright light and takes some direct sun in its stride.
Too little light
Lower leaves drop and the gaps between new leaves stretch out.
Too much
Leaf scorch on the side toward the glass, more likely on variegated forms.