Rubber Plant care guide
Ficus elastica
Short version: bright indirect; tolerates medium, and water when top few cm dry out. The full care profile is below, and it is the same data PlantRx uses to build this plant's watering schedule inside the app.
Rubber Plant care at a glance
| Light | Bright indirect; tolerates medium |
|---|---|
| Water | When top few cm dry out |
| Soil | Well-draining mix with perlite |
| Humidity | Average is fine |
| Temperature | 61–81°F |
| Toxicity | Toxic to pets if chewed |
How often should you water a Rubber Plant?
When top few cm dry out. That is the single thing most likely to kill it — more houseplants die from the watering can than from anything else. In PlantRx, saving this plant to your garden turns that line into a dated reminder that shifts with your local forecast.
How much light does a Rubber Plant need?
Bright indirect; tolerates medium. Keep the soil (well-draining mix with perlite) and humidity (average is fine) matched to that, and hold the room between 61–81°F.
Is Rubber Plant safe for cats and dogs?
Toxic to pets if chewed. PlantRx gives three separate verdicts — people, dogs and cats — on every plant it reads. This is general guidance, not veterinary advice: if an animal or child has eaten any part of a plant, call a vet or a poison line rather than relying on an app.
Grower's note
Wipe the big leaves monthly — dust noticeably slows its growth.
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PlantRx identifies a plant from a photo, scores its health out of 100 and builds the care schedule for you — including watering reminders adjusted to your local weather.