Ficus elastica ‘Variegata’ Leaves

This a picture of an up-close view of the leaves of a Ficus elastica ‘Variegata’. The Genus Ficus has over 800 different species. Ficus in the elastica species are commonly known as India rubber fig, India rubber tree or rubber plant. The Ficus elastica ‘Variegata’ are often confused with the Ficus benjaminia. They can be distinguish from one another by the thickness of the leaves. The eleastica has thicker more upright leaves. Most types of ficus including this one can produce a sap that will cause mild stomach upset if ingested. The sap can also cause skin irritation. Despite these issue Ficus are one of the most commonly known Ficus benjamina ‘Variegata. They can be distinguished from one another by the thickness of the leaves. Elastica (rubber plant) has thicker more upright leaves.