Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica)

If you want a hardy, easygoing indoor plant that can grow to astounding heights in a matter of years, the Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) can be the best choice for you. Although young plants begin small, they will quickly fill the space in an empty corner thanks to their shiny, glossy leaves, which look wonderful in most rooms despite their size.

Choose a rubber plant to help purify the air and bring balance to your living space. According to Feng Shui, the Ficus elastica species attracts wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. Rubber fig, Indian rubber bush, and rubber bush are some other names for this indoor good luck tree.

One of the many types of indoor ficus trees is the Rubber tree plant. It belongs to the Moraceae family, which means it is related to figs. Rubber plants have large thick oval leaves that can be a variety of colors. Some Ficus elastica species have glossy green leaves, others have variegated yellow or creamy-white and green leaves, and still others have burgundy red leaves.

Among the Feng Shui plants to attract prosperity, A rubber plant strategically placed in a room can help to create a natural, stress-free environment. The potted indoor rubber plant grows to a height of 6 to 10 feet (180 - 300 cm) and is ideal for small rooms or offices. Plants with rounded leaves, such as the rubber plant, are said to be associated with positive energy in Feng Shui.