Overview
Ficus elastica 'Sylvie'PBR is a bushy shrubs in the genus Ficus, part of the Moraceae family, with evergreen foliage. Ficus elastica 'Sylvie'PBR 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 'Sylvie' is a bushy evergreen shrub cultivar within the Ficus genus, which includes a variety of evergreen and deciduous trees, shrubs, and climbers. This cultivar thrives in fertile, well-drained loam soil with a preference for moist but well-drained conditions. It grows well in full sun or partial shade, ideally in sheltered, south-, west-, or east-facing aspects. Suitable for indoor cultivation as a houseplant or in conservatories and greenhouses, 'Sylvie' is hardy to H1b and can be propagated by semi-hardwood cuttings or air layering. Its season of interest spans spring and summer.
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 'Sylvie'PBR 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 'Sylvie'PBR
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Ficus elastica 'Sylvie'PBR?
Ficus elastica 'Sylvie'PBR prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Ficus elastica 'Sylvie'PBR need?
Ficus elastica 'Sylvie'PBR grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Ficus elastica 'Sylvie'PBR hardy in the UK?
Ficus elastica 'Sylvie'PBR has an RHS hardiness rating of H1b, meaning it needs subtropical warmth of 10–15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Ficus elastica 'Sylvie'PBR?
Semi-hardwood cuttings, Air layering.
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