Rubber plants are beautiful, low-maintenance houseplants. But these versatile specimens can sometimes drop their leaves without warning, leaving you to determine the cause. If your rubber plant ...

TAMMY: Rubber plants (Ficus elastica cv.) are quite sensitive, and dropping leaves is their way of showing they’re upset. There may have been changes in light levels, temperature, moisture ...

Aim to water your rubber plant roughly once a week at this time of year and less in autumn and winter. photograph: Getty Images Fionnuala Fallon Sun Apr 27 2025 - 05:00 ...

The tree is most likely a Ficus elastica or rubber fig, based on the broad, glossy leaves and reddish-purple hue of the new growth. This species is a popular choice for ornamental purposes because ...

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Scientists from the Kunming Institute of Botany in China altered the Nicotiana benthamiana plant to produce two enzymes that generate cocaine when its leaves are dried.

Rumors about the Sumitomo Rubber plant's sale remain unverified as sources confirm no agreements have been signed. Despite speculation, sources confirm no deals for Sumitomo plant in Tonawanda.

Aug. 12—Q: My neighbor and I share a healthy cottonwood on our property line. It seems that all of a sudden it has started dropping some yellow leaves. Isn't it too early for the tree to start ...