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Rubber Plant Robusta
Ficus elastica 'Robusta'
Available at:
3 UK retailers
Prices below — pot sizes not stated, so not ranked
A indoor plant for full sun, Rubber Plant Robusta reaches about 3m. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Sun
☀️ Full Sun
Water
💧💧 Moderate
Hardiness
🌡️ H1 (Indoor Only)
Size
📏 3.0m tall × 3.0m wide
Wildlife
🐝 Fruit for birds
Compare Prices
Prices from 3 retailers
Prices last checked: 27 Sept 2026
Prices exclude delivery. Check retailer for final price.
Retailers shown in order of price — lowest first within each pot size. Packs are compared only with packs of the same size. Listings without a stated pot size are not ranked.
| Beards & Daisies Free UK delivery on all plants. | £80.00Checked 27 Sept | 80-90cm tall | View at Beards & DaisiesOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Beards & Daisies
Free UK delivery on all plants.
Size: 80-90cm tall
| Hortology Delivery from £6.99. Free on orders over £75. | £9.95£0.83 per plantChecked 27 Sept | 12 × 35cm tall plants | View at HortologyOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Hortology
Delivery from £6.99. Free on orders over £75.
Size: 12 × 35cm tall plants
| Thompson & Morgan + £6.99 delivery | from£13.98Checked 27 Oct | Check retailer for size | View at Thompson & MorganOpens product page · Affiliate info |
Thompson & Morgan
+ £6.99 delivery
Size: Check retailer for size
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Prices last checked: 27 Sept 2026
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Plant Information
About this plant
A indoor plant for full sun, Rubber Plant Robusta reaches about 3m. Provides food and shelter for garden birds.
Latin Name
Ficus elastica 'Robusta'
Family
Hardiness Zone
H1
Care Level
moderate
Sun Exposure
full-sun
Water Needs
moderate
Flowering Season
Mature Height
3.0m
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy Rubber Plant Robusta online in the UK?
You can buy Rubber Plant Robusta from 3 UK nurseries including Hortology, Thompson & Morgan, Beards & Daisies. ComparePlants.uk compares prices across all of them so you can find the best deal.
What is the scientific name for Rubber Plant Robusta?
The scientific name for Rubber Plant Robusta is Ficus elastica 'Robusta'.
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