Air layering and stem cuttings are effective techniques for propagating rubber plants. Spring or early summer is the best time to propagate rubber plants due to vigorous growth during this period.

The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a beautiful houseplant, and is beloved for its glossy, thick leaves and rich emerald color or variegated patterns. If you're a fan and want to expand your ...

The springtime itch to get outside and start planting is here and many gardeners take time in March and April to start vegetable seeds indoors to plant outside in May or June.  In addition to seed ...

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? Write to the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Center for Home Gardening at plantinformation ...

Use a clean, sharp knife to make a shallow cut around a stem. Make another shallow cut 1/2 to 1 inch up on the stem. Scrape the bark off between the cuts. Callous-type tissue will develop on the wound ...

The botanical name is Ficus elastica, where the genus (first) name comes from the Latin name for the edible fig ...

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 ...

A man prepares to propagate a flowering plant by wiping his scissors, surrounded by previously cut pieces in small glasses of water. - Andrii Zastrozhnov/Shutterstock ...