{"product_id":"ficus-elastica-cloe-caoutchouc-vert-fonce","title":"Ficus elastica 'Cloe' (Dark green rubber plant) — H65 cm | Pot Ø19 cm","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-content verdeia-product\" id=\"ficus-elastica-cloe\"\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌿 Glossy dark green leaves • ❤️ Red vein on the underside • 🌳 Upright habit • ☀️ Bright indirect light • 💧 Moderate watering • 📏 H65 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFicus elastica 'Cloe'\u003c\/strong\u003e, or rubber plant, bears large, thick oval leaves in a very dark, glossy green, their paler underside marked by a red central vein. It is a \u003cstrong\u003ehorticultural selection from Europe (Netherlands)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which appeared in 2015 in a greenhouse in 's-Gravenzande as a natural mutation of Ficus elastica 'Robusta'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eDelivered at 65 cm tall in a 19 cm pot, it has an upright habit, often already branched, with leaves of 15 to 25 cm that keep renewing at the tip of each stem. Among our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantes-faciles-entretien\"\u003eeasy-care plants\u003c\/a\u003e, it is one of the most forgiving: it copes with a missed watering and the dry air of a heated flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"gamme-ficus-elastica\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich Ficus elastica should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/ficus-elastica\"\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/a\u003e comes in green, dark or variegated foliage — here is how the Cloe compares:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFicus elastica 'Cloe'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — glossy dark green leaves, red vein on the underside, H65 cm | Pot Ø19 cm. The choice for a large green rubber plant that is already full.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-elastica-robusta\"\u003eFicus elastica 'Robusta'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — thick dark green leaves, H35 cm | Pot Ø12 cm. The choice for starting out with a small size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-elastica-abidjan\"\u003eFicus elastica 'Abidjan'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep green leaves tinted with polished bronze. The choice for darker foliage with coppery highlights.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/ficus-elastica-tineke\"\u003eFicus elastica 'Tineke'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — leaves variegated with cream and green, tinged with pink. The choice for bright foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExposure \u0026amp; location\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cloe likes plenty of light, but filtered: that is what keeps its leaves glossy and its growth steady. In a corner that is too dark, the stems stretch and the leaves grow further apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light, 1 or 2 metres from a window; it tolerates a few hours of gentle morning sun.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e living room, office, bright hallway — a stable spot, away from radiators and draughts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C, never below 12 °C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining potting mix for green plants, lightened with fine bark or perlite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eChoose its spot as soon as it arrives: like all Ficus, it does not like being moved and grows better once settled for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWatering \u0026amp; maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater when the top half of the potting mix is dry: the rubber plant stores water in its thick leaves and suffers far more from too much water than from too little, the basic rule of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/arrosage-des-plantes-dinterieur-le-guide-complet-pour-ne-plus-jamais-sur-arroser\"\u003ewatering houseplants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e about every 10 days in spring and summer, every two to three weeks in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e a pot with drainage holes is essential, and never any standing water at the bottom of the decorative pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid fertilizer for green plants, once a month from April to September.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to keep them glossy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRepotting:\u003c\/strong\u003e every 2 to 3 years in spring, into a pot only slightly larger.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eA lower leaf turning yellow now and then is part of normal growth; several at once point to overwatering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"associations-deco\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDecor ideas \u0026amp; plant pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts upright silhouette and large dark leaves give structure to a room, and the Cloe finds its place in \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/associer-plantes-compositions-couleurs-textures\"\u003ecolour and texture combinations\u003c\/a\u003e built around a few strong plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor an easy-going duo,\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sansevieria-laurentii-langue-de-belle-mere\"\u003eSansevieria 'Laurentii'\u003c\/a\u003e — its upright yellow-edged leaves contrast with the large rounded leaves of the ficus, and both cope with a missed watering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a living room,\u003c\/strong\u003e stand it on the floor next to a sofa or a bookcase: at 65 cm, it already dresses a corner and will gain height over the years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear a window,\u003c\/strong\u003e place it against the light: the light passes through the leaves from behind and reveals the red vein on the underside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTo bring out the dark green,\u003c\/strong\u003e slip the pot into the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/panier-jip-fibres-naturelles\"\u003eJip basket in natural fibers\u003c\/a\u003e in Ø26 cm — the pale weave makes the dark foliage shine and warms up the whole look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eOn a light floor or blond parquet, the almost black green of the leaves stands out sharply and instantly gives the room character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"tips\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut the top to make it branch:\u003c\/strong\u003e in spring, a cut just above a leaf triggers two or three new branches and gives a bushier habit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear gloves when pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e the white latex that seeps from the cuts irritates the skin and stains surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLet it acclimatise after delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e one or two leaves may drop in the first weeks while it adjusts to its new light — a well-known reaction of \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conseils\/ficus-interieur-guide-complet-varietes-entretien\"\u003eindoor ficus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"product-section\" id=\"caracteristiques\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eFicus elastica\u003c\/em\u003e 'Cloe'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rubber plant, Ficus Cloe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moraceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e horticultural selection from Europe (Netherlands)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions on delivery:\u003c\/strong\u003e H65 cm | Pot Ø19 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 to 3 metres indoors, can be kept smaller by pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate, let half of the potting mix dry out between waterings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil type:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-draining potting mix for green plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 to 26 °C, minimum 12 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e evergreen, thick oval leaves in glossy dark green, red vein on the underside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium, upright habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e mildly toxic to pets and children if ingested, latex irritating to the skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urban jungle \/ Graphic \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the height, the number of branches and the shade of the foliage naturally vary depending on the light and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57278089953545,"sku":"56738","price":51.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/ficus-elastica-cloe-caoutchouc-vert-fonce-h65-cm-pot-oe19-cm-verdeia-9823093.jpg?v=1793781496","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/ficus-elastica-cloe-dark-green-rubber-plant","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}