| Common Name | Dark Rubber Plant |
| Family | Moraceae |
| Genus | Ficus |
| Species | Elastica |
| Variety | Eden Deep Purple |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Blooming | Rarely flowers indoors, grown primarily for foliage. |
| Leaf Color | Deep purple to black |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining potting mix with peat and perlite for aeration
Water when top inch of soil is dry; reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy
Requires bright indirect light to maintain leaf color; avoid direct scorching sun in summer
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season
Prune to maintain shape, removing leggy growth or damaged leaves
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