"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." The rubber tree plant, which is also known as ficus elastica, is native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia ...

Ready to add a new member to your growing plant family? Trader Joe’s just added new Ficus elastica (a.k.a. rubber plants) to its flower and plant sections, and a “jumbo” pot will only set you back $13 ...

The rubber plant, also known as ficus elastica is a member of the Moraceae family and originates from Asia, particularly India, Malaysia and Java, this is according to Feng Shui research. In the wild ...

Q: My variegated rubber plant loses its lower leaves and just when I'm ready to throw it away, gorgeous pink leaves open on every stem during this cold, cold Fargo weather. Is there any way to keep ...

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 ...

The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a favorite among indoor gardeners for its large, bold leaves, easy care, and ability to bring a lush, tropical feel to any room. It's the low-maintenance plant you ...

Q: What causes a leaf on this houseplant to become yellow? — Jeff J. A: Your plant, which has the botanical name Ficus elastica, has several common names, including rubber tree, Indian rubber plant ...

Semiconductor chips don't grow on trees but the raw material for rubber does and that's in short supply too, adding another headache for automakers and tire producers. But one major tire company is ...