Description
Botanical name – Ficus altissima 'Yellow Gem'
Common name – Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Description – This striking cultivar of the hardy rubber plants has large yellow and green leaves. It is ideal as an impact plant for indoors or protected outdoor space. Ficus are known for their air purification properties including removing formaldehyde.
Location – Grows best in a premium potting mix. Place in a warm, bright area indoors or protected patio, will benefit from light morning sun. Avoid planting in the ground unless you have adequate space as it will form a canopy tree.
Care – Fertilise twice a year with an all-purpose slow-release fertiliser. Pruning through spring will help your Ficus thicken as it matures. Allow soil to dry between watering as per the time of year.
Mature height – 2m H x .6m W
Sizes/Plant height approximate (above pot);
100mm – 15 cm
175mm – 30 cm
**All plant stock and sizes are approximates and subject to grower availability as per the time of year**
Plant Key
Some quick facts about this plant:
Part Shade | |
Great Indoors | |
Low Light Tolerant | |
Low Watering |
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Ideal for Pots | |
Air Purifying | |
.6 m Wide | |
2 m High |