These popular indoor trees can grow up to 30 feet outdoors and around eight feet indoors, but they are often sold as small potted plants, taking years to reach full maturity.

While rubber trees prefer even moisture in well-draining potting soil, they are drought tolerant. Without enough water, a rubber tree’s leaves might begin to droop, but most can survive months ...

While rubber trees prefer even moisture in well-draining potting soil, they are drought tolerant. Without enough water, a rubber tree’s leaves might begin to droop, but most can survive months ...

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 ...

When to Water It depends on the plant, the size of the pot, the season, and even what the pot’s made of (terra cotta absorbs moisture). But a quick way to tell when your plant may be thirsty is to ...

Rubber plants often become tall and leggy indoors as they strive to become trees. If such a houseplant is less appealing than desired, I always suggest a dramatic cutback to less than 12 inches ...

Usually lawn irrigation alone will give them enough water, but if you want to use a soaker hose, lay it out around the tree’s drip line and let it dribble slowly for 12 to 18 hours.