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.

Ficus elastica, or the rubber tree, is the stalwart of the houseplant stable. Its large dark green leaves and rosey-pink pointy leaf buds are instantly recognisable. “Ficus” relates to the tree that ...

The Rubber Tree plant (Ficus elastica) is frequently grown in containers in homes and office buildings. The genus Ficus belongs to the family of Mulberry plants, Moracea. Ficus plants are native to ...