{"product_id":"ficus-abidjan-rubber-plant","title":"Rubber Plant | Ficus elastica 'Abidjan', dramatic near black glossy leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eBold, glossy and quietly dramatic, the Rubber Plant (\u003cem\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Abidjan') is grown for its big, leathery, oval leaves in the deepest burgundy green, so dark they can look almost black in a shady corner, with a striking red midrib and rich red tones on every new leaf. Named after the capital of the Ivory Coast, it brings real architectural presence to a room.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt makes a handsome floor or corner plant, its upright, tree like shape and near black foliage setting off lighter walls and greener plants beautifully. It is one of the more forgiving large houseplants and a well known air purifier, happy to be left to get on with growing once settled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarger plants are Store Collection only. Please get in touch before placing your order if you would like us to look into delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCare at a glance\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright, indirect. Good light keeps the leaves richly coloured, while deep shade dulls them. Avoid harsh direct midday sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water when the top few centimetres of compost have dried, easing off in winter. Let any excess drain and avoid soggy compost, which risks root rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Happy in average rooms. Wipe the leaves now and then to keep them glossy and dust free.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and steady, ideally 15 to 24C. Keep it away from cold draughts and sudden changes, which can cause leaf drop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e A houseplant feed every few weeks through spring and summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The milky sap can irritate skin and it is toxic if chewed, so best kept away from curious pets and little ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a nursery pot. As a living plant, size and shape vary from one to the next, so yours will be one of a kind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Every Space","offers":[{"title":"17cm diameter x 55cm tall","offer_id":56227987620223,"sku":null,"price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24cm diameter x 80cm tall | 3 Stems (For store collection only)","offer_id":56227987652991,"sku":null,"price":63.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0720\/2589\/9289\/files\/Ficuselastica_Abidjan_3.jpg?v=1787499126","url":"https:\/\/www.theeveryspace.com\/products\/ficus-abidjan-rubber-plant","provider":"The Every Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}