Description
Rubber Plant (Ficus Benghalensis)
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Rubber Tree
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Banyan Tree
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| Stangler Fig |
| Plant Habit: | Tree |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade Partial or Dappled Shade |
| Water Preferences: | Mesic, moist but well-drained |
| Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 12 |
| Leaves: | Evergreen Broadleaf |
| Fruit: | Showy Other: Small, oval yellowish-green figs. |
| Flowers: | Inconspicuous |
| Bloom Size: | Under 1″ |
| Suitable Locations: | Houseplant |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem Layering |
| Pollinators: | Wasps |
| Containers: | Suitable in 1 gallon Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
