Rubber Plant (Variegated) - Ficus Elastica - Indoor Tall Plant

🎨Why You'll Love This Living Artwork

✔Instant designer vibe– Stunning pink-cream variegation on architectural leaves
✔Air-purifying giant– Filters airborne toxins while making a style statement
✔Growth control– Can be maintained at 1-3m height (perfect for UAE apartments)
✔Low-drama– More forgiving than fiddle leaf figs

🌿 Growth & Form

• Height: 1-3m indoors (slow-growing, easy to manage)
• Leaves: Large, oval, with creamy-pink edges (20-30cm long)
• Stem: Sturdy upright growth with striking pinkish new growth

🏆 UAE Adaptability

• AC-tolerant – Handles dry indoor air surprisingly well
• Light flexible – Adapts to various indoor conditions

☀️ Light Preferences

• Ideal: Bright indirect light (near east/west windows)
• Tolerates: Medium light (slower growth)
• Avoid: Hot direct sun (scorches variegation)

💧 Watering Routine

• Summer: Water when top 5cm soil is dry (~weekly)
• Winter: Reduce to every 10-14 days
• Pro Tip: Wipe leaves monthly to maintain variegation

🌡️ Climate Control

• Happy Range: 18-28°C (standard UAE indoor temps)
• Humidity: Appreciates occasional misting in AC rooms

✂️ Stylish Maintenance

• Pruning: Control height by cutting above leaf node
• Cleaning: Dust leaves monthly with damp cloth
• Rotating: Turn plant weekly for even growth