Rubber Plant

Ficus elastica, Moraceae

Zones

10a–13b

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Shade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Collard GreensBrassica oleracea var. viridis

Shade Provision

Fuyu PersimmonDiospyros kaki

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Hachiya PersimmonDiospyros kaki

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Fiddle Leaf FigFicus lyrata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

SoursopAnnona muricata

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Japanese PersimmonDiospyros kaki

Shade ProvisionWind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

CabbageBrassica oleracea var. capitata

Large rubber plant trees create extensive shade and root competition that inhibits cabbage growth

Uses

Functions

Timber

Common Questions

What zones does Rubber Plant grow in?

Rubber Plant grows in USDA hardiness zones 10a through 13b.

What are good companion plants for Rubber Plant?

Good companions for Rubber Plant include Collard Greens, Fuyu Persimmon, Hachiya Persimmon, Fiddle Leaf Fig, Soursop.

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