{"product_id":"ficus-elastica-robusta-5l-glossy-green-rubber-plant","title":"Ficus Elastica Robusta 5L – Large Glossy Green Rubber Plant for Indoor Spaces","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus Elastica Robusta – Bold Evergreen Leaves for Stylish Indoor Displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreate a distinctive green focal point in your home with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus elastica 'Robusta'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, an impressive tropical houseplant recognised for its substantial, glossy foliage and strong vertical growth. Commonly known as the Robusta Rubber Plant, this evergreen variety produces broad, thick leaves in rich shades of deep green, giving it a polished and architectural appearance. Its sturdy stems and generous foliage make it an attractive addition to living rooms, offices, conservatories and other bright indoor spaces where natural greenery can complement the surrounding décor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus Robusta offers a classic tropical appearance without the delicate foliage associated with some other indoor plants. Its large, leathery leaves form an attractive display of lush greenery, while the upright growth habit adds height and structure to decorative plant arrangements. This evergreen variety is particularly effective alongside smaller houseplants, where its bold leaf shape provides an appealing contrast. Preferring bright, indirect sunlight and warm indoor conditions, the plant is relatively straightforward to care for when given suitable drainage and moderate watering. Available in a 5L nursery pot or with a decorative stoneware container, it provides a versatile choice for introducing year-round botanical interest into contemporary and traditional interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAVAILABLE OPTIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus Robusta Rubber Plant – 5L Nursery Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFicus Robusta Rubber Plant – 5L Pot with Decorative Stoneware Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ficus elastica 'Robusta'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Robusta Rubber Plant \/ Rubber Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Evergreen Tropical Houseplant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5L\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Containers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Nursery Pot or Decorative Stoneware Pot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Colour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Deep Glossy Green\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf Shape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large, Broad and Oval\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeaf Texture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Thick, Smooth and Leathery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Upright, Bushy and Architectural\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreferred Light:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, Indirect Sunlight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive Growing Season:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring to Summer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Well-Drained Houseplant Compost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreferred Environment:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Warm Indoor Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable Locations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Living Rooms, Offices, Conservatories and Indoor Displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge, glossy dark green leaves create a bold tropical foliage display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThick, leathery leaf surfaces provide attractive texture and depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvergreen growth maintains rich greenery throughout the year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrong upright stems develop a distinctive architectural appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBroad 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Protect the foliage from prolonged exposure to intense midday sunshine, particularly through glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water when the upper layer of compost begins to feel dry. Maintain moderate moisture levels without allowing the growing medium to remain consistently saturated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the plant in a comfortably warm indoor environment. Avoid cold draughts, sudden temperature changes and direct exposure to strong heating sources.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompost:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use a well-draining houseplant compost that allows excess water to escape freely and provides suitable aeration around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ensure the nursery pot drains properly after watering. If using a decorative stoneware container, check that excess water does not collect around the base of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Normal to moderate household humidity is generally suitable. Avoid excessively dry indoor conditions that may affect foliage health.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Apply a diluted, balanced houseplant fertiliser occasionally during spring and summer to encourage healthy leaf and stem development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePruning:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove damaged or yellowing leaves when necessary. Light pruning may be carried out to maintain the desired shape as the plant develops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage Maintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gently wipe the broad, glossy leaves with a soft, damp cloth to remove dust and maintain their natural shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePet Safety:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ficus elastica contains irritating latex sap and can be harmful if chewed or ingested by cats and dogs. 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