Indoor plants
Ficus elastica Abidjan, large
Original price was: د.م. 450,00.د.م. 350,00Current price is: د.م. 350,00.
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Ficus elastica Abidjan, large size: broad, glossy, very dark green — almost black — leaves with purple glints. Sturdy and easy.
- Large size, almost black foliage
- Sturdy, easy to live with
- For a bright office or living room
Light
Lots of light
Care
Easy (beginners)
Watering
Moderate (1×/week)
Croissance
Modérée
Dépolluante
Plantes dépolluantes
Pets
No
- 40 DH deliveryWhatever the city. Or collect from the studio in Rabat.
- Cash on deliveryYou pay the courier, or at the studio if you collect your order.
- Plant damaged on arrival? We'll replace itLet us know within 48 hours, with photos, on WhatsApp. Live plants are not taken back for any other reason.
- Order confirmed on WhatsAppWe contact you within 24 hours to arrange delivery or collection. Studio: 6 Rue Zemmour, Aviation, Rabat. Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00.
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Description
Ficus elastica, the rubber plant, is a safe bet for any home. The Abidjan variety has the darkest leaves: a deep green with purple glints, thick and glossy like leather. Young leaves emerge from a red sheath. This large plant already has real presence and grows without asking for much.
At a glance
| Botanical name | Ficus elastica 'Abidjan' |
|---|---|
| Other name | rubber plant |
| Light | bright, tolerates medium light |
| Watering | about once a week |
| Care | easy |
| Pets | Its white sap irritates the skin and is toxic to pets: keep out of reach of cats and dogs |
Where to place it
In a bright living room or office. It copes with medium light better than the fiddle-leaf fig, but grows faster and straighter near a window.
Caring for your Ficus elastica
- Water when the soil is dry a few centimetres down; it prefers going a little short to drinking too much.
- Wipe its large leaves: they shine and breathe better.
- To make it branch, cut off the top in spring; protect your hands, as the sap runs.
- Feed it every three weeks in spring and summer with root feed for foliage plants.
The right potting mix
A free-draining potting soil lightened with perlite. Our Alocasia and tropical plant mix also suits it.
Mistakes to avoid
- Overwatering: lower leaves yellow and drop.
- Cold and draughts.
- A corner that's too dark: a long stem with widely spaced leaves.
Frequently asked questions
Can I prune it?
Yes, in spring. It regrows two or three branches below the cut. The white sap is irritating: wear gloves.
Every plant is chosen and checked at the studio before it leaves. Delivery anywhere in Morocco, or collection from our studio in Rabat. A plant that arrives damaged will be exchanged: let us know within 48 hours with a photo.
To welcome it properly
A suitable potting mix and gentle feeding: what a plant needs to settle in.
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