Smith managed to save 12 of the ficus trees after arranging a demonstration of Santa Monica’s rubber walkways. Public works officials from the county and from adjoining South Bay cities showed up.

Rubber tree (Ficus elastica), also known as rubber plant, is a favorite houseplant thanks to its broad, glossy, emerald-hued leaves and impressive growth rate. This tropical plant can grow up to ...

In today's article, we will talk about the rubber plant leaves drooping issue. If you have a rubber plant in your home, often ...

Q-I have a rubber tree that I`d like to propagate. How can I cut and replant it?A-Tip cuttings from a rubber plant, Ficus elastica, are tricky to root. You will have better luck through air layering.

Rubber casts of trees and volcanic flows of amber mark the L.A. artist's solo museum debut at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA.

If you're looking for a low maintenance plant that's a little more unique than the usual plants that land themselves on 'hard to kill' lists, the Ficus elastica, or rubber plant, is a great option.

Dr. Planzen 5-Foot Artificial Ficus Tree, $40 (was $100) at Walmart. Courtesy of Walmart. Some artificial trees are thin and flimsy, but not this one. Its full, leafy branches sit atop a wooden trunk.

Rubber casts of trees and volcanic flows of amber mark the L.A. artist's solo museum debut at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA.