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Rubber tree plants, or Ficus elastica, are attractive and low-maintenance options for indoor plant lovers. I love the tree’s vibrant and leathery leaves add a bold pop to my indoor space ...

However, they must be very careful in administering the plant, for a slight overdose can be damaging or fatal. Rubber is produced from the white sap (or latex) of several rain forest trees.

A leafy indoor tree that humidifies and cools the air, thriving with medium light and regular watering. A plant with high ...

DURING the early years of rubber planting ... of latex in plants, it was safe to predict that the regular withdrawal of considerable quantities of latex from the trees would result in ...