Ficus elastica 'Pink Camouflage'

One of the most iconic and recognisable houseplants - Ficus elastica. Commonly known as the rubber plant, due to its historical uses of natural rubber, it is native to tropical areas of South and Southeastern Asia. Its thick, green, and waxy oval leaves are a distinct feature, forming dense canopies of foliage. In the wild this species, similarly to its other Ficus relatives, can reach heights of up to 60 metres. The 'Pink Camouflage' variety has all of the classic rubber plant features, alongside delicate strokes of bright pink hues amongst shades of pale green on the foliage surface, with bright pink venation. WATERING In S/S water when 20% of the top soil has dried out. In A/W allow top soil to dry out 50%. LIGHT REQUIREMENTS Bright, indirect. REPOTTING Repot every two years into fresh houseplant compost. FEED Use a balanced houseplant fertiliser once a month from May - September. POT SIZE / HEIGHT See available sizes below. Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.