"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." The rubber tree plant, which is also known as ficus elastica, is native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia ...

If you aren't in the habit of pruning your rubber plant, you're only holding your plant back from becoming a full, bushy ...

You may not remember the 1959 Oscar award-winning song titled "High Hopes" and sung by Frank Sinatra, but I do. Don't worry; I won't sing any of it. But here are some of the lyrics: "Just what makes ...

Ready to add a new member to your growing plant family? Trader Joe’s just added new Ficus elastica (a.k.a. rubber plants) to its flower and plant sections, and a “jumbo” pot will only set you back $13 ...

The rubber plant, also known as ficus elastica is a member of the Moraceae family and originates from Asia, particularly India, Malaysia and Java, this is according to Feng Shui research. In the wild ...

The Rubber Tree plant (Ficus elastica) is frequently grown in containers in homes and office buildings. The genus Ficus belongs to the family of Mulberry plants, Moracea. Ficus plants are native to ...

Rubber plants get yellow leaves from watering problems, excess light, pests, or temperature shifts. Check soil moisture, light levels, and pests to pinpoint the cause. Remove yellow leaves after ...

Q: What causes a leaf on this houseplant to become yellow? — Jeff J. A: Your plant, which has the botanical name Ficus elastica, has several common names, including rubber tree, Indian rubber plant ...