شجرة المطاط (فيكس إلاستيكا)
Rubber Tree
Ficus elastica
Indoor treeLarge (90–150 cm)Air purifyingMay cause mild upset
Thick, glossy oval leaves; grows into a handsome indoor tree.
Varieties
- Robusta (green)
- Burgundy
- Tineke (variegated)
- Ruby (pink)
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Water
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Humidity
- Low humidity
- Care level
- Easy
Riyadh tip
Tough in dry air. Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to keep the shine and remove dust.
Best rooms
Good gift for
Pet safety
CatsMay cause mild upset
DogsMay cause mild upset
Listed toxic (ficus sap): drooling, vomiting, skin irritation.
Source: the ASPCA list of toxic and non-toxic plants. If a pet swallows any plant, contact a veterinarian immediately.
Pairs well with
Burgundy rubber tree next to a silver Moonshine snake plant is a striking dark-and-light pairing.
Medium (40–90 cm)نبتة الثعبان (سانسفيريا)
Snake Plant
Dracaena trifasciata (syn. Sansevieria)
- Low light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Medium (40–90 cm)نبتة زد زد (زاميا)
ZZ Plant
Zamioculcas zamiifolia
- Low light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Large (90–150 cm)شجرة التنين (دراسينا مارجيناتا)
Dragon Tree
Dracaena marginata
- Medium light
- Low water (every 2–4 weeks)
- Easy
Toxic to cats and dogs
Extra large (over 150 cm)فيكس بنجامينا
Weeping Fig (Teardrop Tree)
Ficus benjamina
- Bright indirect light
- Medium water (every 1–2 weeks)
- Medium
May cause mild upset