Head of Plants and Education at Walworth Garden, London. Daniel Hambury/Stella Pictures Ltd In a cruel test of drought resistance, I once left a rubber tree without water for about four months.

Rubber tree plants, or Ficus elastica, are attractive and low-maintenance options for indoor plant lovers. I love the tree’s vibrant and leathery leaves add a bold pop to my indoor space ...

There's something immensely satisfying about growing a gorgeous rubber plant in your home. If you get it right, you'll be rewarded with a magnificent tropical plant that can reach lofty heights as ...

Protecting children from scorching sun and intense heat during outdoor play has taken on new urgency due to climate change. Susan Herrington, a professor at UBC’s faculty of applied science and ...

Ornamental figs (also known as rubber trees) make wonderfully ornamental indoor plants, especially the more unusual ones such as the variegate rubber tree (Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’), which has ...