Triangle Rubber Plant- Triangle Ficus- Ficus triangularis

Triangle Rubber Plant – Details

Scientific Information

• Scientific Name: Ficus triangularis

• Family: Moraceae (Fig family)

  • Common Names:Triangle Rubber Plant , Triangle Fig

     

     

 Plant Description

• Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree, often grown as a houseplant.

• Height:

  • Indoors: 1–2 m (can be pruned to maintain shape)

  • Outdoors in tropical climates: Can grow larger.

• Leaves:

  • Triangular-shaped, glossy, leathery.

  • Green in the regular variety; cream-edged variegation in the variegated type.

  • Dense foliage gives a compact, sculptural look.

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy, with woody stems over time.

Sun Light

• Prefers bright, indirect light.

 Soil

• Needs well-draining soil to prevent root rot.

 Watering

• Moderate watering is best.

• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry.

• Overwatering can cause yellowing and leaf drop.

Fertilizer

• Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer (e.g., 10-10-10) every 4–6 weeks during the growing season (spring to autumn).

• Reduce or stop fertilizing during winter dormancy.

 Pruning & Maintenance

• Prune to shape the plant and encourage bushy growth.

• Remove any dead, damaged, or yellowing leaves.

• Wipe leaves occasionally to remove dust and keep them glossy.

 Uses & Benefits

• Decorative indoor plant – perfect for living rooms, offices, or patios.

•  Improves air quality.

•  Compact and easy to maintain, ideal for modern interiors.

•  Can be trained as a mini tree or kept bushy.