Q. I have a 17-year-old potted ficus on my deck. I noticed that some roots have found their way to the earth. How do I go about repotting it? When should I repot it? A. Young ficus plants can be ...

Ficus elastica, or the rubber tree, is the stalwart of the houseplant stable. Its large dark green leaves and rosey-pink pointy leaf buds are instantly recognisable. “Ficus” relates to the tree that ...

If you're looking for a low maintenance plant that's a little more unique than the usual plants that land themselves on 'hard to kill' lists, the Ficus elastica, or rubber plant, is a great option.

The Rubber Tree plant (Ficus elastica) is frequently grown in containers in homes and office buildings. The genus Ficus belongs to the family of Mulberry plants, Moracea. Ficus plants are native to ...