Ficus & Rubber

Live Ficus & Rubber Plants for Bold Indoor Statements

Few houseplant families offer as much variety in leaf shape and presence as Ficus. From the broad, violin-shaped leaves of a Fiddle Leaf Fig to the glossy, rounded foliage of a Rubber Plant, our Ficus & Rubber collection covers some of the most popular statement houseplants available, all sharing a reputation for bold visual impact once established.

Fiddle Leaf Fig

The Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree has become one of the most recognizable statement houseplants in modern interior design, prized for its large, glossy, violin-shaped leaves and upright, tree-like growth habit. It tolerates direct to indirect light, giving it more placement flexibility than some other Ficus varieties, though it's also known for being somewhat particular about consistency — sudden changes in light, water, or location can cause leaf drop, so a stable spot tends to serve it better than frequent moving.

Rubber Plants (Ficus Elastica)

Rubber plants bring a different aesthetic to the Ficus family — thick, glossy, rounded leaves in a range of colors depending on variety. Ficus Elastica 'Tineke' offers variegated cream and green foliage, while Ficus Elastica 'Ruby Pink' brings pink-tinged new growth that matures to a deeper green. Ficus Elastica 'Burgundy' takes the color story in the opposite direction, with deep, almost black-red foliage that stands out dramatically against typical green houseplants. Ficus Elastica 'Triangularis' Variegated rounds out the lineup with a distinctly different, angular leaf shape and variegated patterning.

Other Ficus Varieties

Beyond Fiddle Leaf and Rubber types, this collection includes several other Ficus species with their own character. Ficus Audrey, available as a multi-stem specimen, is closely related to the banyan fig and offers a fuller, bushier growth habit than the more upright Fiddle Leaf. Ficus Altissima brings large, variegated leaves with prominent veining, and its 'Yellow Gem' variety offers a brighter, more golden variegation pattern. The Braided Benjamina Ficus takes a different approach to form entirely, with multiple trunks braided together into a single decorative trunk beneath a fuller, weeping canopy. Ficus 'Umbellata' and Ficus 'shivereana' (Moonshine) round out the collection with their own distinct leaf shapes and growth habits, both tolerating indirect light.

Growing Conditions

Most Ficus and Rubber plant varieties in this collection thrive in indirect light, with the Fiddle Leaf Fig being the notable exception in tolerating direct to indirect light. As a family, Ficus plants generally prefer consistency over change — stable light, a regular watering rhythm, and minimal repositioning tend to produce better results than frequent adjustments, since many varieties respond to sudden changes with leaf drop.

Statement Plants Worth the Commitment

Ficus and Rubber plants reward patience and consistency with genuinely impressive mature size and presence — a well-established Fiddle Leaf Fig or Rubber Plant can become the visual centerpiece of an entire room. Choose based on the leaf shape and color that fits your space, find it a stable spot, and let it grow into the statement plant it's capable of becoming.