ficus elastica cloe
The Ficus elastica cloe is commonly called India rubber plant or India rubber tree. The plant is native from the Himalayas to Malaysia, Sumatra and even Java. It has deep dark red /dark green leaves. At the top of the plant, there is a red plume. Many people think that this is the flower of a ficus, but this is how this Ficus develops its leaves.
dimensions & properties
We found this Ficus elastica ‘Cloe’, standing around 60 cm tall, at a nursery in the Netherlands and brought it all the way to Spain so you can create a more welcoming atmosphere at home.
colour plant: darkgreen leaves with a dark red shiny tone
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care tips
Ficus is grown under controlled light in nurseries. The transition to direct sunlight can cause the leaves to burn. Therefore, place these plants gradually closer to the window, in a way the plant gets used to direct sunlight. The ideal temperature is between 9 and 29 centigrades.