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Ficus Elastica 'Decora': Robust Rubber Plant Care Guide

Learn how to care for the Ficus Elastica 'Decora', commonly known as the Decora Rubber Plant, a member of the Moraceae family. This plant is a houseplant perennial with shrub-like growth habits, reaching up to 10 feet in height and 7 feet in width. Its ovate leaves are up to 1 foot long and 6 inches wide, featuring an entire margin and pinnate veins. Ficus Elastica 'Decora' thrives in shade with slow growth, making it ideal for houseplant and interiorscaping uses. Its large glossy green leaves can be found in maroon and variegated cultivars. Keep this plant healthy by avoiding overwatering, maintaining a minimum temperature of 55 degrees, and occasionally washing its leaves. Originating from Malaya, the Ficus Elastica 'Decora' is a low-maintenance and attractive addition to any indoor space.

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Ficus Elastica 'Decora': Robust Rubber Plant Care Guide

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  1. BOTANICAL NAME • FICUS ELASTICA ‘DECORA’

  2. PRONUNCIATION • FI - cus e - LAS - ti - ca DE - co - ra

  3. COMMON NAME • Decora Rubber Plant

  4. FAMILY • MORACEAE

  5. Life Cycle • House Plant- Perennial • Outdoor- annual

  6. Growth Habit • Shrub-like • H up to 10’ • W up to 7’

  7. ARRANGEMENT • Alternate

  8. LEAF • Ovate • L - 1’ • W - 6”

  9. MARGIN • Entire

  10. VEINS • Pinnate

  11. COMPOSITION • Simple

  12. PLANT • Upright

  13. FLOWER • None

  14. FRUIT • None

  15. EXPOSURE • Shade

  16. GROWTH • Slow

  17. USE • House Plant • Interiorscaping

  18. DESCRIPTION • Large glossy green leaves • Maroon and variegated leaf cultivars available

  19. CULTURAL PRACTICES • Most common mistake is overwatering • 55 degree minimum • Wash leaves occassionally

  20. PROBLEMS • None

  21. ZONES

  22. NATIVE OF: • Malaya

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