Rubber Bush
Ficus Elastica 'Robusta', Rubber Bush - Plant Drop
Rubber Bush
Rubber Bush
Rubber Bush
Ficus Elastica 'Robusta', Rubber Bush - Plant Drop
Rubber Bush
Potted plant next to a fireplace with decorative items
Rubber Bush

Rubber Bush

Ficus Elastica 'Robusta'
Regular price£125.00
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Total Height (Including Nursery Pot)

Fits Decorative Pot Opening: 28cm+

Fits Decorative Pot Opening: 28cm+

Fits Decorative Pot Opening: 36cm+

  • Limited availiabilty - 1 ready to deliver in 1-3 days
  • Delivered within 3–8 days

Plant Sizing

Small
Height: 100-120cm
Stems: 3
Nursery Potsize: ø27cm
Decorative Pot Opening Required: 28cm+

Medium
Height: 140-160cm
Stems: 2
Nursery Potsize: ø27cm
Decorative Pot Opening Required: 28cm+

Large
Height: 180-200cm
Stems: 3
Nursery Potsize: ø45cm
Decorative Pot Opening Required: 36cm+

How to pair a decorative pot

For no fuss or mess you can place the plant in its growing pot (the pot it arrives in) inside a decorative one. This allows allows excess water to be drained after watering.

For a good fit the opening (not diameter) and height of the new decorative pot need to be several centimetres greater than the current growing pot. Here is how we measure and list pot sizes:

Remember to take into account tapering, as the internal height of a pot will be measured from the centre to the top but the sides will taper in a rounded pot.

We recommend using a liner to protect your decorative pot and prevent leaking (whether placing the nursery pot inside or repotting directly into the decorative pot). 

Read more about how to pot your plant here.


Plant Suitability

Preferred Location: Most light conditions

Care Level: Easy

Care Instructions

When your plant arrives, follow these simple steps to help it settle into its new home.

For plant specific detail read our full Rubber Plant, Ficus Elastica care guide.

  • Choose a suitable place with appropriate light - check our Light Guide
  • Carefully remove the plant from its packaging and allow it to adjust to its new environment.
  • Before watering, check the soil with your finger. If the top few centimetres feel dry, water lightly. If still moist, allow the soil to dry before watering.
  • Ensure the plant sits in a well-draining pot or nursery container, allowing excess water to drain away. (If planted follow our potted plant advice here)
  • Avoid moving the plant frequently during the first few days, allowing it time to acclimatise to its new surroundings.
  • Check your plant regularly and adjust watering and light as needed.

Following these simple steps will help your plant establish and thrive in its new space.

Plants often take 7–10 days to begin adjusting to a new environment -  light and temperature conditions - and some leaf movement or drop during this period is completely normal. 

For tailored advice you can speak to our Ai Horticulturalist here for specific advice to establish your plant or read our expert nurture guides. 

London Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | Delivered by our team | £8–£35
White-glove placement | Positioning by our team | from £25

UK Specialist Plant Delivery

Small plants & pots | Courier | £5
Large plants & planters | £8
Extra-large plants & planters | Pallet delivery | from £65
Oversized plants | Partner delivery | from £125

International Delivery

Plants are currently available for UK delivery only.

Returns

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery for plants, pots and accessories.

If you wish to return an item, please contact us within 14 days and we will provide return instructions.

Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer.

If there are any concerns with your plant on arrival, please contact us within 48 hours so we can assist.

Space

Indoors

Light Conditions

Partial shade, Bright Indirect Light, and Shade

Watering

Allow the soil to dry out between watering. Water less in winter.

Temperature

Minimum temperature of 12°C.

Feeding

Use a houseplant feed in the growing season (spring and summer)

Top Tip

The leaves benefit from a damp wipe from time to time to remove dust to facilitate more light transmission.

Ficus Elastica 'Robusta'

Rubber Bush

The rubber plant is a classic worthy of any corner in your home. It needs very little care compared with other plants in the ficus family and can deal with lower light levels.

Ficus Elastica 'Robusta', Rubber Bush - Plant Drop

Nurture Guide

This ficus, like most others is happiest situated in indirect bright light. It is happy in most rooms, with a minimum temperature of 12°C. It does not like draughts and this can cause the leaves to discolour.

Allow the top two inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Apply a general purpose houseplant feed like in the summer months. Reduce watering in winter.

The leaves benefit from a damp wipe from time to time to remove dust.

The rubber plant is a classic worthy of any corner in your home. It needs very little care compared with other plants in the ficus family and can deal with lower light levels. 

Best space & place
This ficus, like most others is happiest situated in indirect bright light. It is happy in most rooms, with a minimum temperature of 12°C. It does not like draughts and this can cause the leaves to discolour. 

When to water & feed
Allow the top two inches of soil to dry out between waterings. Apply a general purpose houseplant feed like in the summer months. Reduce watering in winter.

Need to know
The leaves benefit from a damp wipe from time to time to remove dust, facilitate more light transmission, and keep looking glossy. They can lose leaves when settling in but they are soon replaced. 

Pollutant Absorption Credentials

Rubber Plants have been shown to help remove formaldehyde from the air, which can be given off by building materials, synthetic fabrics, and furniture. Just moved into a new-build house? Then this plant is for you!


Size Information


M L XL
Height:  100-120cm 150-160cm 180-200cm
Stems 3 2 3
Nursery Potsize:  ø30cm ø27cm ø45cm
Decorative Pot Opening Required: 31cm+ 28cm+ 46cm+

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