Rubber Plants

Are you searching for a carefree house plant that grows tall and can occupy a decent amount of space? The Rubber plant will be ideal for you. The plant does very good in just about any home condition and can provide years of indoor greenery if cared for properly. The most aspect of rubber plants is the deep green and glossy foliage that can remain nice and shiny if cleaned occasionally with soapy sponge and then pure plain water.

Rubber plants are well-known to like warm temperatures, but they will tolerate a fairly wide range and can handle air-conditioned space. The best ideal temperatures for your rubber plant are around 81 degrees during the day and around 67 degrees at night.  

Since most people visualize rubber plants as "jungle breed" and used to constant rain, you might be allured to over water rubber plants. Please don't, as over watering the soil will weaken your plant and leave them vulnerable to pests, disease and maybe rot. The use of a well draining container and good soil can easily help contain this temptation. 

Rubber plants grow very heavy roots rather quickly and you should be ready to re-plant in a larger container. If your rubber plant gets really tall and somehow top heavy, use a stake to give extra support or just trim them in the spring. 

Try using organic fertilizer about once every month. Keep Off chemically based fertilizers. Since you're indoors spraying chemicals on your plants can have bad effects on your health. Use only organic products to care for your rubber plants. 

Rubber plants have higher resistance to pests and diseases. Over watering might cause the leaves to look a little yellow. Just give it less water. More sunshine is good cure for loss of leaves that sometimes do occur. Once In a While, mealy bugs might show up, just wash them off with a mixture of castle soap and water. 

At your local nursery, you will come across large assortment of rubber plants. Just pick out the ones you like, because they all have same growing patterns and maintenance is the same across the board. Good luck on your selections; for soon you will have indoor greenery that will your friends green with envy.