The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a beautiful houseplant, and is beloved for its glossy, thick leaves and rich emerald color or variegated patterns. If you're a fan and want to expand your ...

When I first started out my houseplant collection, I thought the winter was a quiet time. Now, as an avid indoor gardener, I view it as one of the most important times of the year. Not only do ...

Propagating houseplants in water is a straightforward, low-waste, and rewarding method to expand your indoor garden. This technique, known as vegetative propagation, involves rooting plant cuttings in ...

The botanical name is Ficus elastica, where the genus (first) name comes from the Latin name for the edible fig ...