Nobody gave guayule another thought until the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, when a surge in rubber-glove usage revealed how many people were allergic to latex (about 10% of health-care workers ...

Ficuses, nicknamed rubber trees, enjoy the warmth and humidity of being outside. Belton said once outside, "they just take off." 'I miss you so': 1930s love letters found in bathroom wall during ...

The rubber tree is a tropical plant from northeast India and Indonesia. It grows over 100 feet tall; it drops a lot of big leaves and branches, and it produces too much shade for most plants to ...

Cuttings are best taken from established rubber trees in spring or summer. Plants that are greater than 50cm tall, or have multiple branches, will work best – anything smaller, and you run the ...

Rubber tree plants, or Ficus elastica, are attractive and low-maintenance options for indoor plant lovers. I love the tree’s ...

That’s why adding shade to outdoor play spaces is critical. A 2023 study in B.C. found that adding shade to playgrounds increased toddlers’ thermal comfort. Why should we prioritize adding plants and ...