Ficus Elastica Abidjan – Burgundy Rubber Plant – Straight Stem

Ficus elastica Abidjan takes the spotlight with its stunning bronze and burgundy leaf hues. Elevating its allure, this straight-stemmed beauty has been masterfully sculpted into an elegantly shaped lollipop tree silhouette.

A true icon of the 70s, Ficus elastica endures as a timeless classic. These ornamental house plants add a touch of elegance to any space. If you’re in the mood for something unique with a dash of retro charm, the captivating rich depth of Ficus elastica Abidjan’s near-black foliage might be just what you’ve been searching for.

Horty Hints

Go big or go home! Ficus elastica can grow up to 30ft tall. Fortunately, it can be shaped and maintained easily by cutting branches.

Insufficient light can trigger leaf drop! Find a more suitable location and your plant should quickly recover.

Sticky latex will ooze from the ends of the cut stems. This can be an irritant, so make sure to wash your hands afterwards.

Light

Ficus elastica Abidjan prefers bright, indirect light but does cope quite well in lower light conditions. Avoid direct sunlight as this may scorch the leaves.

Watering

Water when the soil starts to become slightly dry at the top. Keep the soil lightly moist at all times, but do not overwater as this will cause leaf drop.

Temperature

Elastica Abidjan does well in normal household temperatures, but prefers slightly warmer conditions: around 16-24°C. Avoid cold draughts.

Humidity

This Ficus has no specific humidity requirements, although it will benefit from an occasional misting. For an added boost, consider moving your plant to a steamier room such as a kitchen or bathroom.

Feed

Apply a weak dose of a fertiliser once or twice a month during the growing season.

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Height & Growth Rate

A moderate to fast-growing plant which often reaches around 60m in their native environment. Indoors it can be trimmed to maintain a desired height, and usually grows to a height of 30cm-2m.

Toxicity

Considered poisonous due to the latex in the sap, therefore keep away from children and animals. Avoid this plant if you have a latex allergy. Contains allergens that may result in asthma symptoms.

Air Purifying

This plant filters airborne toxins and is part of our clean air plant collection.

Origin

Ficus elastica Abidjan is native to India and Indonesia.

Please note: images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.

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