Ficus elastica 'Decora' (Decora Rubber Tree) 200mm
$25.00
Ficus elastica 'Decora' (Decora Rubber Tree) is a classic foliage plant and one of the most widely grown rubber tree varieties, valued for its broad, glossy leaves in deep green with a distinctive red midrib and burgundy underside on new growth. Its bold, upright form lends strong presence to tropical gardens and interiors. It performs best in bright, indirect light with protection from cold drafts and waterlogged soils.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade (bright indirect light indoors)
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Allow soil to partially dry between waterings; reduce frequency in cooler months
Soil: Well-draining soil with good organic content
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes — well suited to large containers and indoor planting
Mature Height: 3–10 m (kept smaller in containers)
Mature Width: 2–5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate
Frost Tolerant: No — frost sensitive
Wind Tolerant: Low — large leaves can tear and scorch in exposed positions
Leaf Colour: Deep green with a red midrib and burgundy underside on new growth
Leaf Variegation: None
Leaf Size: 20–35 cm long, broad and glossy
Ficus elastica 'Decora' (Decora Rubber Tree) is a classic foliage plant and one of the most widely grown rubber tree varieties, valued for its broad, glossy leaves in deep green with a distinctive red midrib and burgundy underside on new growth. Its bold, upright form lends strong presence to tropical gardens and interiors. It performs best in bright, indirect light with protection from cold drafts and waterlogged soils.
Light requirement: Full sun to part shade (bright indirect light indoors)
Water requirement: Low to moderate
Watering frequency: Allow soil to partially dry between waterings; reduce frequency in cooler months
Soil: Well-draining soil with good organic content
Skill level: Easy
Growth rate: Moderate to fast
Suitable for container gardens: Yes — well suited to large containers and indoor planting
Mature Height: 3–10 m (kept smaller in containers)
Mature Width: 2–5 m
Seasonality: Evergreen
Drought Tolerant: Moderate
Frost Tolerant: No — frost sensitive
Wind Tolerant: Low — large leaves can tear and scorch in exposed positions
Leaf Colour: Deep green with a red midrib and burgundy underside on new growth
Leaf Variegation: None
Leaf Size: 20–35 cm long, broad and glossy
