With eye-catching variegated leaves and Feng Shui–approved vibes, this rubber plant is said to bring good luck , prosperity, ...

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Want a rubber plant that grows fast, not fussy? Master the right balance of lighting, water, and nutrients, and watch this ...

For more than a decade, Jody Scott tended shrubs in a dry field in southern Arizona. A lifelong farmer of myriad crops, Scott calls this the most boring thing he’s ever grown. And growing it, he said, ...

The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a beautiful houseplant, and is beloved for its glossy, thick leaves and rich emerald color or variegated patterns. If you're a fan and want to expand your ...

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.

The American dependence on imported rubber : the lessons of revolution and war, 1911-1922 -- Domestic rubber crops in an era of nationalism and internationalism -- Thomas Edison and the challenges of ...

A research team has identified a key gene from the rubber tree that helps plants better defend themselves against both ...

President Eisenhower last week approved a plan of the RFC to get the U.S. out of the synthetic rubber business (TIME, March 16). Under the plan, the Government’s 28 plants (annual capacity: 806,500 ...