What is a rubber plant?

The terms "rubber plant" and "rubber tree" are generally used to describe plants that produce latex, a rubber sap that can be transformed into rubber. Until the development of synthetic rubber was the only way to get this incredibly useful material, tapping of rubber trees in South America and approximately 40% of the world's rubber continues to come from natural sources. People also refer to some houseplants in the family ficus , especially f. Elastica as "rubber plants". While these trees can produce latex, they are not considered a viable commercial source of material. These trees can be extremely high and begin to produce latex at the age of about three years. They are also known as Para rubber trees. In addition to being grown in South America, they can also be found on plantations in Southeast Asia, where they are grown for their valuable people.

A rubber plant that is grown as a houseplant is also known as a rubber fig or an Indian rubber tree. Is the originsUnlock from Southeast Asia and in the wild can grow quite large. People who cultivate it as ornamental tend to keep it cropped and in small pots to prevent too large. The tree has a characteristic dark green leather leaves with a glossy surface and elongated shape and produces small, fig fruit that can bring viable seeds in the presence of figs wasp. Most people prefer growing a plant from cuttings, rather than seeds.

Botanists kept several cultivars ficus elastica for ornamental use. Many of these cultivars have multicolored leaves and are bred to be smaller and heavier than their tropical counterparts. Hardness is an important feature, because otherwise the plants would not succeed in the typically cooler and dry climate of home. These blind streets Tivary are very easy to grow and, as a result, in homes and offices has become a rubber plant.

Many garden suppliers sell rubber plants for people who want themgrow. They prefer a place with abundant natural light and high humidity, if possible, even if they tolerate a dry environment. Any standard soil mixture for watering is usually sufficient to nourish the rubber plant and is happy to dry between watering. They are also very easy to prune; If you want to prune the rubber plant, wait until it is sleeping to shock it.