They are toxic to pets and can grow large indoors if not pruned regularly.

Leaves may turn yellow, droop , and fall off, and the soil may smell musty or sour .

Doescheri has a marbled pattern with gray tones, while Tineke features creamy-white and green variegation.

Question 1

What are the disadvantages of rubber trees?

Accepted Answer

They are toxic to pets and can grow large indoors if not pruned regularly.

Question 2

What does an overwatered rubber plant look like?

Accepted Answer

Leaves may turn yellow, droop, and fall off, and the soil may smell musty or sour.

Question 3

What’s the difference between Tineke and Ficus elastica Doescheri?

Accepted Answer

Doescheri has a marbled pattern with gray tones, while Tineke features creamy-white and green variegation.

Question 4

What is the rarest rubber plant?

Accepted Answer

The Ficus elastica 'Doescheri' is considered one of the rarest due to its unique marbled variegation.

Question 5

What’s the difference between a rubber tree and a rubber plant?

Accepted Answer

There is no difference — both terms refer to the same plant species, Ficus elastica.

Question 6

How long does a rubber plant live?

Accepted Answer

A rubber plant can live 10 to 15 years indoors with proper care, and even longer in ideal conditions.

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