Virgo
August 23 to September 22
Plant care sheet
Description: The Rubber Plant features beautiful large leaves in purple, green, or variegated with pink or white. Its milky sap was used to make rubber, which is where its name comes from. This majestic plant is perfect for offices or homes.
Maintenance: This plant prefers moderate to bright light, especially in winter. It grows quickly, so to keep it compact, you can prune it in March. Be cautious, as cutting the stem will release a milky sap. To stop the “bleeding”, spray very cold water on the cut. Allow the potting soil to dry out for 2 cm to 3 cm before watering.
English Name: Rubber Plant
Latin Name: Ficus elastica
Height: 2 m
Width: 1 m
Available at your local IGA
- Dans tous les IGA du Québec*
- Chez Gauthier fleurs et jardins (Trois-Rivières)
- Dans les centres jardin participants
- Aux Serres St-Élie
* If you can’t find our products, ask your IGA to order them for you!
