In this area outdoor rubber tree plants should be planted on the north or east side of a building for protection from the wind.
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Rubber plants potentially grow outdoors in u s.
Water your trees when the top inch of soil becomes dry.
They prefer heat and humidity so it is a good idea to cover the roots with a 2 inch layer of mulch which will keep the soil moist longer.
The rubber tree plant s native environment is the still warm bright understory of the tropical jungle.
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Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 through 12 but sheltered in an enclosed patio.
Outdoors rubber plants grow in full sun or partial shade.
Outdoor rubber tree plants ficus elastica may grow in zone 9 if winter protection is offered.
Gardeners in usda hardiness zones 10 and 11 can grow the plant outdoors according to most rubber plant information.
Morning watering is the best.
Unless you can duplicate these gentle surroundings year round prepare to pamper your plant.
As an outdoor tree ficus plants can be large banyan trees fig trees or laurel trees.