With its tropical vibe, the bamboo palm purifies the air by removing benzene and formaldehyde, adding freshness to your ...

If you aren't in the habit of pruning your rubber plant, you're only holding your plant back from becoming a full, bushy ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." The rubber tree plant, which is also known as ficus elastica, is native to Southeast Asia, Indonesia ...

Spring or early summer is an excellent time to propagate rubber plants because that is when they typically put on new, vigorous growth. Make sure the rubber plant you want to propagate is healthy and ...

Rubber plants get yellow leaves from watering problems, excess light, pests, or temperature shifts. Check soil moisture, light levels, and pests to pinpoint the cause. Remove yellow leaves after ...

The rubber plant, also known as ficus elastica is a member of the Moraceae family and originates from Asia, particularly India, Malaysia and Java, this is according to Feng Shui research. In the wild ...

Q: I have a rubber plant that’s getting too tall, so I want to cut it back. How can I make another plant from it? A: Rubber plants (Ficus elastica) tend to get leggy, especially in winter when light ...

Rubber may be the most important agricultural product in America—and it’s in danger. Now, scientists and growers are working to cultivate solutions. For more than a decade, Jody Scott tended shrubs in ...