Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica Robusta)

Rubber Plant (Scientific - Ficus Elastica Robusta) owning a rubber plant is all about the retro-chic of broad, shiny leaves. Ficus Elastica Robusta is a modern variety that is very close to the original species in appearance, but with leaves that are wider and more glossy. 

Being one of the best air-filtering plants available, and low-maintenance too, Robusta is a great plant to add lush, tropical foliage to your interior spaces. Also it is beneficial for wounds, cuts, sores, muscle and joint pain, constipation, insect bites and parasitic worms. Rubber plant botanically known as Ficus elastica Roxb. is a large or medium house plant with beautiful foliage belonging to the fig genus and Moraceae family.

Care

While not toxic, ficus plants are a concern to those who suffer from latex allergies.