


Ficus elastica ‘Abidjan’ — Tropical rubber plant with deep foliage
🌿 Glossy foliage • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate care • 🏙️ Graphic indoor plant
The Ficus elastica ‘Abidjan’, also called rubber plant, is an iconic tropical plant known for its broad, thick leaves of a deep green with bronze undertones. Its glossy and slightly coppery leaves create an elegant and calming presence, perfect for contemporary and bright interiors.
Easy to care for and robust, it stands out as a reliable choice for the urban jungle. Whether in a stylish living room or a modern office, the Ficus Abidjan brings structure and sophistication while naturally purifying the surrounding air.
Exposure & placement
This tropical plant prefers bright indirect light. It tolerates partial shade but dislikes direct sunlight, which could burn its thick leaves.
- Ideal location: living room, entrance, or bright office.
- Avoid direct rays behind a window.
- Can adapt to slightly shaded rooms.
Verdeia tip: rotate it regularly for even growth and balanced shape.
Watering & care
The Ficus elastica requires little maintenance and easily adapts to urban lifestyles.
- Watering: moderate; let the substrate surface dry before watering again.
- Frequency: about once a week in spring-summer, less often in winter.
- Care: dust large leaves with a damp cloth to revive their shine.
- Fertilizer: a dose of liquid fertilizer every 3 weeks during the growing season.
Verdeia advice: it appreciates a slightly humid atmosphere — mist its foliage if the air is dry.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
With its architectural silhouette and deep tones, the Ficus Abidjan fits perfectly into modern or vintage decor.
- Beautiful against a light background or near natural materials (wood, rattan, linen).
- Pair it with a Zamioculcas or a Sansevieria for a graphic and sturdy effect.
- For a tropical vibe, combine it with a Monstera deliciosa.
Verdeia decor tip: choose a decorative pot in matte ceramic or natural fiber to highlight its shine.
Verdeia tips
- Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature changes.
- Preserve the beauty of its leaves by cleaning them with a soft damp cloth.
- Use a pot slightly larger than the nursery pot to encourage root development.
- Let it overwinter in a slightly cooler room if possible.
- Rotate it every two weeks for symmetrical growth.
An ideal companion to structure your interior and bring a touch of elegant and contemporary jungle.
Technical specifications
- Latin name: Ficus elastica ‘Abidjan’
- Common name: Rubber plant
- Family: Moraceae
- Pot diameter: Ø17 cm
- Approximate height: 60 cm
- Maximum adult size: up to 2 m indoors
- Exposure: Bright indirect light to partial shade
- Watering: Moderate, let surface dry between waterings
- Toxicity to animals: Slightly toxic if ingested
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and shades of its foliage naturally evolve according to light and throughout the seasons.
Our Verdeia commitments
They embraced nature with Verdeia
Camille, Toulouse“I am amazed by the quality of the plant received! Careful packaging, impeccable foliage, and fast delivery. Thank you Verdeia”
Amandine, Lille“It was my first order and certainly not the last. The selection is varied and the plants radiate health.”
Giulia, Milan“I gave a Verdeia plant to my sister in Milan: perfect packaging and impeccable service. She loved the concept”
FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are carefully selected from our European partner producers.
Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected by breathable and secure packaging.
Each package is designed to ensure that your plant arrives in perfect health and without stress related to transport.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos shown are true to the variety and the announced size (pot diameter and approximate height).
Each plant being unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or shade may exist — that is what makes them so charming!
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery throughout Europe.
Plants are shipped from Monday to Wednesday to prevent them from being stuck over the weekend.
You receive a tracking link as soon as the package is dispatched.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package upon receipt, carefully remove the plant from its packaging and let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering it.
If it has slightly suffered from transport, it will quickly regain its shape after one or two days in the light.
Can I put this plant outside?
It depends on the species. Most indoor plants prefer a bright place without direct sunlight, while outdoor plants like more direct light.
Refer to the exposure advice in the product description to know if it is suitable for a balcony, a terrace, or indoors.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
If your plant appears to have suffered during transport, contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the problem.
Our team will take the time to assess the situation and find the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Your satisfaction and the health of your plant remain our priority 🌿.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, we do not accept standard returns.
However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge.
For any other case (order error, cache-pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.

