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Ficus elastica 'Belize'

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A tropical evergreen tree or shrub, often grown as a houseplant, with large, broadly oval-shaped, glossy dark green leaves, with irregular cream and pink margins and reddish-pink midribs

Scientific classification

Species: Ficus elastica 'Belize' (Ficus elastica 'Belize')
Genus: Ficus
Family: Moraceae

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Houseplants · Conservatory Greenhouse
Plant type: 2.5-4 metres
Height: 1-1.5 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Bushy
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun · Partial shade
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Distribution of Ficus elastica 'Belize'

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Culture

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Toxicity

Skin allergen. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of Ficus elastica 'Belize'

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Ficus elastica 'Belize' care guide

Water when upper compost dries, never keep soggy
Watering: Full sun · Partial shade
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Watering

Water when upper compost dries, never keep soggy

Fertilizing

Balanced feed every few weeks in warm growing season

Pruning

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.

Propagation

Propagate by semi-hardwood cuttings with bottom heat in spring or summer

Growing

Grow in houseplant compost in bright but filtered or indirect light. During growth water moderately and apply a high nitrogen fertiliser every month; water sparingly in winter. Topdress annually and repot every 2-3 years. See houseplant cultivation for further information

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