Rubber plant, rubber tree, rubber fig, Indian rubber tree, Indian rubber bush.Rubber plants, scientifically known as Ficus elastica, are popular houseplants that can add a touch of natural beauty and freshness to any living space. They are known for their large, glossy leaves and ease of care, making them a great choice for novice and experienced gardeners alike. The evergreen tropical tree Ficus elastica, which is indigenous to southern China, India, Southeast Asia, and Indonesia, thrives indoors. It can withstand indoor lighting conditions, and NASA has even endorsed its ability to purify the air.Ficus elastica is grown around the world as an ornamental plant outside in frost-free climates (though it also tolerates light frosts) from the tropical to the Mediterranean and inside in colder climates as a houseplant. Although it is grown in Hawaii, the species of fig wasp required to allow it to spread naturally is not present there. Most cultivated plants are produced by vegetative propagation.This can be done by cuttings or by layering.All parts of the plant contain abundant milky white latex, which has been tested for use in the manufacture of rubber, but without economic and technical results; commercial rubber is in fact produced from the sap of Hevea brasiliensisIn cultivation, it prefers bright sunlight but not hot temperatures. It has a high tolerance for drought, but prefers humidity and thrives in wet, tropical conditions.