- Rubber fig
Botanical name: ficus elastica ‘doescheri’
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: up to 13 ft tall and 5 ft in width
Hardy zone: zones 7-10
Foliage color: green/yellow/white/pink
Growth rate: grows up to 2 ft per year
Pruning instructions: remove dead or dying leaves as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: great for shaded patios in containers
Light needs: 3-4 hours of sun per day
Special features: low maintenance and durable
Watering instructions: allow soil to completely dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : fertilize with a slow release water-soluble fertilizer in the spring/summer
Best time to plant: year-round
Best type of soil: organic potting soil
Companion plants: monstera, fiddle-leaf fig, bird of paradise
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
