Ficus Elastica

Put it in a bright spot, protected from full sun.

It has moderate water needs; be sure you don’t overwater it, otherwise you will find that the leaf margins will turn brown.

The young leaves develop in a reddish shell that falls off after the leaves have unfolded, but don’t worry; it’s a natural process.

The plant can be classified into a subgenus called banyan, the members of which begin their life as epiphytic, that is tree-dwelling, plants. The seeds are most often propagated by birds. When the seeds start to germinate, roots “heading” toward the ground cover the host plant. Its original habitat is the southern part of India, where we can find exceptionally large specimens, even 50-60 metres in height.