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Robin & pot

£135.00
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Why we love this set

The big, sculptural leaves of Robin the rubber plant contrast strikingly against the marbled pattern of this Fractured pot.

  • Robin & pot likes...
    • Light watering

      Water him whenever the top two inches of soil are dry. He needs a lot less water in winter than in summer.

    • Medium light

      He loves a bright room but he’s not partial to direct sun, so if your room is very sunny, place him away from the window.

    • Humidity

      His leaves can absorb a lot of moisture, so spraying him with a mister every few days will encourage healthy growth.

  • Botanical name

    Ficus elastica

    Nickname

    Rubber plant; Rubber tree; Rubber fig; Indian Rubber bush

    Plant type

    Indoor

    Air purifying?

    Yes

    Plant height (including pot)

    80-90cm

    Pet/baby safe?

    Toxic if ingested

    Nursery pot size

    27cm

  • For more care advice about Robin, check out ourcomplete guide to rubber plant care.

    The rubber plant gets its name from the white latex coursing through its veins, which was once used to make rubber. Even its handsome, glossy leaves have a thick, rubber-like look.

    In its native habitat in southern parts of Asia, this plant can grow as tall as 60 metres, with its trunk getting as thick as two metres in diameter. It won’t get anywhere near as lofty as that indoors, thankfully.

    Give it all the care it needs - don’t forget it loves a regular misting - and you’ll be rewarded with a striking plant that will be a focal point in any room. It likes a medium level of light and watering only when the top two inches of soil are dry. It will also appreciate afeed with liquid fertiliseronce per month in spring and summer.

    Did you know?

    In parts of India, the rubber tree’s incredibly strong roots have been trained to form ‘living bridges’ over small rivers.

    The set also includes

    Fractured pot- Layers of glaze give this luxurious pot its distinctive texture. This is a pot for your very best plants. They're exclusive to Patch.

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