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 ...

New Phytologist is a leading world journal, publishing original research papers on all aspects of the plant sciences. It publishes also a prestigious series of invited reviews, Tansley Reviews, named ...

The study of plant flowering and developmental mechanisms has long been pivotal in understanding how plants synchronise their reproductive cycles with environmental cues. Recent advances have delved ...

Rubber plants get yellow leaves from watering problems, excess light, pests, or temperature shifts. Check soil moisture, light levels, and pests to pinpoint the cause. Remove yellow leaves after ...

Rubber rabbitbrush has entered the high point of its blooming season, and it is a plant well worth spending some time watching. The recreational pursuit I call “wildflowering” typically involves ...

PULLMAN, Wash.—Plant scientists have identified as many as 2,500 plants that produce at least some amount of natural rubber latex. However, only the rubber from the Heveatree has ever been widely used ...

Occasional leaf drop is normal, but frequent loss can signal stress from different issues. Keep rubber plants in bright, indirect light, water only when soil dries, and protect from drafts or dry air.