Ficus elastica 'Belgica' — Bushy

Overview

Ficus elastica 'Belgica' is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ficus elastica 'Belgica' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1b. Suggested uses include houseplants and conservatory and greenhouse.

About

Ficus elastica, the rubber fig, rubber bush, rubber tree, rubber plant, or Indian rubber bush, Indian rubber tree, or rambung is a species of flowering plant in the family Moraceae, native to eastern parts of South and Southeast Asia. It has become naturalized in Sri Lanka, the West Indies, and the US state of Florida.

Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Ficus

Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H1b

Plant details

Ficus elastica 'Belgica' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrubs, Trees, Fruit Edible
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Evergreen
Suggested uses: Houseplants, Conservatory and greenhouse

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Ficus elastica 'Belgica'

Propagation: Semi-hardwood cuttings, Air layering
Pest resistance: Susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs, scale insects under glass
Disease resistance: Susceptible to honey fungus