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Plant guides

Practical advice for growing plants in UAE homes and gardens: AC rooms, desert heat, hard water and villa landscapes. Written by our nursery and landscaping team in Dubai.

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ficus elastica

Rubber Plant Care in UAE Homes

Ficus elastica takes air conditioned rooms better than most foliage plants. Watering intervals, light by cultivar, the pruning cut that sets final height, and what to do about the sap.

6 min read · Oct 4, 2026 Read the guide →
A rubber plant with thick glossy leaves in a black stone planter
ficus elastica

Rubber Plant Care in UAE Homes

6 min read

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