Chroma® Abidjan Rubber Plant Ficus elastica
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48 - 120 Inches0 -0 -1.2m - 3.0m0cm0cmFeatures
Introducing Chroma ‘Abidjan’, named after the vibrant city on the Ivory Coast. This Rubber Plant has sleek, ovate-shaped leaves that are so dark green, they are almost ebony. Leaves contrast with the protective red sheaths on emerging growth; midribs also display hints of red. A little leaf shine will keep your ‘Abidjan’ as striking and sophisticated as its namesake city.
Adaptable As HouseplantFoliage InterestHarmful To:PetsCharacteristics
Plant Type:HouseplantHeight Category:TallHeight:48 - 120 Inches 1.2m - 3.0mFoliage Colors:BlackFoliage Shade:Very dark reddish purple, approaching blackHabit:UprightContainer Role:ThrillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:HighLight Requirement:MediumLow - No direct sun, not near a window. Medium - Medium bright indirect light in the AM or PM, typically from an east or west window. High - Bright direct or indirect light for much of the day, typically from a south window.
Maintenance Category:ModeratePreferred Temperature:60 - 85 °FWater Category:AverageHumidity Preference:MediumHumidity Preference:HighContainer Soil Type:Indoor Potting MixNeeds Good DrainageUses:Bright SpacesUses:DesktopsUses Notes:Not for human or animal consumption.
Maintenance Notes:- For optimal performance, keep your Rubber Plant at 60-85°F (15-29°C).
- Be sure to position your Rubber Plant away from cold drafts and forced air or, like other ficuses, it may drop its leaves.
- Rubber Plants thrive in bright light. They are not low light plants and need to be positioned in front of a window for best results. Some direct sun is beneficial, from an east- or west-facing window, or even your sunniest window. If you have a variegated Rubber Plant, it will display the strongest variegation if given as much bright light as possible.
- Rubber Plants prefer to dry out in between waterings. Therefore, allow the top 2-3 inches of soil to dry out before giving your Rubber Plant a good soaking. Do not allow it to sit in standing water after thoroughly saturated.
- Feed your Rubber Plant once per month at half strength when it is actively growing. Reduce frequency of fertilization in the winter months. If no new leaves are growing, it does not need to be fertilized.
- Protect furniture when watering & fertilizing.
- If you would like a bushier Rubber Plant, prune your plant to promote branching. The plant exudes a white, milky sap when pruned or broken, so if your skin comes in contact with it, wash your hands immediately.
- Your Rubber Plant has the potential to grow fairly quickly given ideal conditions. When it is time to pot up your Rubber Plant, use an all purpose potting mix with added orchid bark and perlite to ensure good drainage and plenty of nutrients.
- Rubber Plants have broad leaves that should be dusted regularly to ensure proper absorption of light for photosynthesis.
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