If you're looking for a low maintenance plant that's a little more unique than the usual plants that land themselves on 'hard to kill' lists, the Ficus elastica, or rubber plant, is a great option.

From the National Garden Bureau (NGB), 2026 is The Year of the Ficus!

So, you have a rubber plant, and you want to help it thrive. We can help with that, but first…what on earth is a rubber plant anyway? The popular houseplant known as the rubber plant (i.e., Ficus ...

Rubber plants are the perfect introduction to houseplant ownership. Fast-growing, low-maintenance and practically unkillable, rubber plants create a statement without being too demanding. When a space ...

I thought that rubber plants are supposed to be indestructible but mine has started losing a few leaves and looks unhappy. Please tell me what I’m doing wrong? – C Finnegan, Waterford Hailing from ...