Ficus elastica‘Robusta’ is a gorgeous ficus plant with dark leaves.Ficus elasticais commonly called the rubber tree because its white coloured sap makes rubber, which is a key ingredient for tyres and many more rubber-based products. Ensure the sap does not come into contact with your skin as it can cause irritation.This is an excellentindoor plant for home or commercial use. The darker colour offers a good contrast to other plants.

Ficus plants have extremely invasive roots so, in urban gardens, it is strongly advisable to keep them in pots or containers rather than planting them in the ground.