Rubber Plant
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From our farm to your front door
- Shipped in its nursery pot, so the roots stay undisturbed
- Soil secured so it stays put in transit
- Packed so the plant stays steady on the way to you
At a glance
- Light
- Bright Indirect Sunlight
- Water
- When the top 1" of soil is dry
- Care level
- Super easy
- Pets
- Not pet friendly
- Growth & size
- Fast grower, typically adding about 1 to 2 feet per year, reaching a mature height of 3-6 feet and a width of 2-4 feet indoors.
- Botanical name
- Ficus Elastica
Size guide & what arrives
| *Trade size | **Pot size |
|---|---|
| 1 gallon | 6" |
| 3 gallon | 8 to 10" |
| 5 gallon | 10 to 12" |
| 7 gallon | 14" |
| 10 gallon | 15 to 17" |
| 15 gallon | 17" |
| "Jumbo" | 7 or 10 or 15 gallon |
*Nursery gallon sizes are trade sizes and do not equal standard liquid gallons.
**Pot sizes in inches refer to container width (diameter), not plant or pot height.
Please note: Sizing can differ between plant varieties and growers. Please chat with us if you need clarification.
For more information on sizing, please see our sizing guide.
What arrives
The Rubber Plant can grow quite tall, so provide ample space and consider occasional pruning to maintain its desired size and shape.
*The pot pictured is not included.
What customers are saying
Why customers love it
Instant life for any room
Living green that makes a space feel finished.
Healthy, well-rooted plants
Hand-selected and shipped in its nursery pot.
Delivered to your door
Skip the nursery trip. Very little car Tetris required.
Real plant experts
Ask us anything before or after it arrives.
Care made simple
Simple care, matched to this plant.
This houseplant prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions as well.
Water your Rubber Plant when the top inch of the soil feels dry to the touch, usually once every 1 to 2 weeks.
Easy! It's a suitable choice for both beginner and experienced plant enthusiasts.
Your first months together
- 1Day 1
Unbox, set it in its spot, and check the soil before you water.
- 2First few weeks
A few dropped leaves is normal while it adjusts to your home.
- 3Spring & summer
Feed during the growing season. Skip it in winter.
- 4Every 1–2 years
Repot into a slightly bigger pot once roots fill this one.
Light & water
This houseplant prefers bright, indirect light but can tolerate lower light conditions as well.
Water your Rubber Plant when the top inch of the soil feels dry to the touch, usually once every 1 to 2 weeks.
About this plant
*The pot pictured is not included.
Care guide
Shipping & what's inside
Your plant ships in its nursery pot with the soil secured, packed so it stays steady on the way to you.
1-year guarantee
Every plant is covered by our 1-year guarantee. If something goes wrong, contact our team and we'll walk you through it.
Answered by Simply Trees plant experts