rubber plant 'Doescheri'

How to Grow and Care for rubber plant 'Doescheri'

rubber plant 'Doescheri' · Ficus elastica 'Doescheri'
Also known as: variegated India rubber plant

Grow outdoors in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with protection from wind in a frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or filtered light

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Planting and Growing rubber plant 'Doescheri'

rubber plant 'Doescheri'
Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun
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Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
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Care Tips

Grow outdoors in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with protection from wind in a frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or filtered light

How to Water rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

Full sun

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

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What Soil Is Best for rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth

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How to Prune rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

Little pruning is needed. Remove diseased, damaged, crowded or crossing shoots and unwanted growth. Timing depends on the plant: generally late winter or early spring; plants prone to bleeding and deciduous magnolias need different timing, and deciduous azaleas and lilacs are pruned after flowering.

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How to Propagate rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

Propagate by leaf-bud or semi-hardwood cuttings

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How to Transplant rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

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How to Care for rubber plant 'Doescheri' in Winter?

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How to Plant rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

Grow outdoors in humus-rich moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade with protection from wind in a frost-free area. Grow under glass in loam-based compost in full or filtered light

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How to Repot rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

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How to Harvest rubber plant 'Doescheri'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to honey fungus

Pests

May be susceptible to glasshouse red spider mite, thrips, mealybugs and scale insects under glass

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The Toxicity of rubber plant 'Doescheri'

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Attributes of rubber plant 'Doescheri'

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Trees
Height2.5-4 metres
Spread1.5-2.5 metres
FoliageDeciduous
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Ficus elastica 'Doescheri'
Genus
Ficus
Family
Moraceae
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