Ficus elastica, or the rubber tree, is the stalwart of the houseplant stable. Its large dark green leaves and rosey-pink pointy leaf buds are instantly recognisable. “Ficus” relates to the tree that ...

The rubber plant, also known as ficus elastica is a member of the Moraceae family and originates from Asia, particularly India, Malaysia and Java, this is according to Feng Shui research. In the wild ...

January weather makes it easy to care for this cheaper plant option but preparation is key January is a good time to plant bare-root rose bushes. Photo: Getty Images Lemon tree Sarcococca confusa On a ...

The plant is botanically known as Allamanda cathartica "Cherries Jubilee". It produces trumpet-shaped, pink flowers. The plant can grow into a large vine and needs a support for it to climb on. It ...