Vigorous, suckering Japanese Quince with thorny branches that produces clusters of salmon pink flowers in late winter through early spring on bare branches. Aromatic fruits follow that ripen yellow in summer and are often used in jams and jellies, however this is generally grown as an ornamental plant as the seeds do contain toxins and must be removed entirely prior to any use for culinary purposes.
Can be grown in any moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade.
Height: 2.5m
Spread: 4m
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only.
The "Ficus Elastica" is also known as the "Rubber Plant" is a popular ornamental plant from the Ficus genus and originates from areas such as India, China & Nepal.
It gets its nickname from its striking rubber-like leaves and makes an excellent plant for those looking for a tree-type plant with attractive dark green foliage.
In its natural habitat, it can grow as tall as 30m high however, varieties grown indoors are at a much more manageable height.
The Ficus Elastica looks great both on window-sills and on the floor and can often be seen in corners of rooms in offices and apartments to brighten up open spaces.
Notes: This variety measures in at approximately 100cm in height. All large plants come with their plastic nursery pot only. Ceramic pots are sold separately.
Please note the shade of the dark green leaves can vary and look different in under different light conditions. The cultivar of this Ficus elastica is Ficus elastic "Abidjan" and has intensely red-tinted new leaves.