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giant rubber tree 7-10 FT Rubber Tree StdDescription On the hunt for authentic rainforest vibes? Like your houseplants a little bigger than the average? Then you need the Rubber Tree in your life. Smooth bark and glossy leaves, all ready to turn your room into a botanical sanctuary. Originally from the Amazon rainforests, the Hevea brasiliensis is the very species that revolutionized the world with natural latex. Now, they bring their historical significance and impressive stature indoors to

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On the hunt for authentic rainforest vibes? Like your houseplants a little bigger than the average? Then you need the Rubber Tree in your life. Smooth bark and glossy leaves, all ready to turn your room into a botanical sanctuary. 


Originally from the Amazon rainforests, the Hevea brasiliensis is the very species that revolutionized the world with natural latex. Now, they bring their historical significance and impressive stature indoors to offer your guests a huge conversation starter.


Care 

Is a rubber tree a good indoor plant? 

So the rubber tree needs a little more room than your average house plant, but it also makes an exceptional statement. If you’ve got the ceiling height, then it’s the perfect botanical museum specimen meets living sculpture.


Are rubber trees hard to keep alive? 

Rubber trees do need consistent attention to be happy indoors. They’re not impossibly demanding, but they appreciate stable conditions: steady temperatures, regular watering, and bright light. Get that right, and this Amazonian native will be happy in his adopted environment.


How often should I water a rubber plant? 

When you need to water your rubber tree, think about recreating that perfect rainforest floor dampness in your container - consistently moist without being waterlogged. Top it up when the top 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) of soil dry out.


Where should I place a rubber tree in my house?

When you need to water your rubber tree, think about recreating that perfect rainforest floor dampness in your container - consistently moist without being waterlogged. Top it up when the top 2-3 inches (5-8 cm) of soil dry out.


Can rubber tree plants live in bathrooms? 

If you like company when you’re brushing your teeth, you’re in luck. Rubber trees can thrive in large, bright bathrooms with excellent ventilation and substantial space for growth. They love the humidity, as long as it comes with headroom!


What fertilizer should I use for a rubber tree? 

Think of your rubber tree as a botanical athlete preparing for its next growth spurt marathon. It needs consistent nutrition - rather than irregular gorging. So feed it with balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during its spring and summer growing seasons.


What does rubber tree plant care involve? 

To properly care for your rubber tree, you’ll need to provide bright light, consistent moisture, high humidity, and regular feeding during the growing season. It’ll also appreciate occasional misting and leaf cleaning - think spa treatment for your magnificent Amazonian houseguest-turned-permanent-resident.


Does a rubber tree need sunlight? 

Your rubber tree absolutely needs bright, indirect sunlight for optimal growth - and that means at least 6 hours daily. But think dappled rainforest canopy light, rather than blazing tropical beach conditions, as harsh afternoon rays can scorch leaves.


Pet-friendly?

The rubber tree isn’t pet-friendly. Its latex sap contains ficin and other irritating things that are toxic to your pets. Best to keep out of their reach.


Are rubber tree plants toxic to dogs? 

Rubber trees are toxic to dogs because their latex sap contains ficin compounds that cause gastrointestinal upset, drooling, and oral irritation. If your little pooch gets a little snack-happy then you should head straight to the vet.


How toxic is a rubber plant to cats? 

The rubber tree is toxic to cats. Its latex sap causes oral irritation, drooling, vomiting, and tummy problems. If your feline housemate has got too friendly with your rubber tree, get in touch with your vet immediately.

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What is the difference between a rubber plant and a rubber tree? 

The rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) produces commercial latex and grows massive, while the rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a smaller ornamental houseplant. Our authentic rubber tree has genuine Amazonian heritage - even if you’re not using it to make tires!


Do rubber trees make rubber? 

Rubber trees absolutely make rubber! Hevea brasiliensis produces the latex used in everything from tires to medical gloves. Even if yours won't be tapped, you're literally growing the species that changed modern manufacturing - how's that for a conversation starter?


Does a rubber tree purify air? 

While it might not be as effective as some houseplants, your rubber tree’s large leaves will contribute to air purification. It’ll create oxygen and improve humidity levels, essentially bringing a piece of the Amazon's legendary "lungs" into your space. 


What is the lifespan of a rubber tree? 

Indoor rubber trees can live several decades with proper care, and wild specimens reach 100 years. Think about it: This tree might outlast your mortgage, witness multiple home renovations, and even outlive mom jeans being in fashion!


Do they still use rubber trees to make rubber? 

Although we’ve found synthetic ways of making rubber, Hevea brasiliensis remains the world's primary natural rubber source, with massive plantations across Southeast Asia. So most of your tires, footwear, and elastic bands are still coming from trees like yours. 


What is the spiritual meaning of a rubber tree? 

The rubber tree symbolizes resilience, adaptability, and abundance across cultures - which makes sense given its economic impact worldwide. Indigenous Amazonian peoples considered it sacred, representing the forest's generosity. Modern interpretations link it to flexibility and bouncing back from life's challenges. 


Is the rubber tree fruit edible? 

Sorry to disappoint, but the rubber tree fruits aren’t edible. They’re more capsules containing seeds than fleshy fruit. These explode when ripe, shooting seeds impressive distances (nature's catapult!). But indoor specimens rarely fruit, focusing their energy on leaf growth instead.



Buy a Rubber Tree

Make the ultimate botanical statement with your own rubber tree. You can bring genuine Amazonian majesty to your (large) space. If what you need is unmatched presence, historical significance, and conversation-starting appeal, then allow us to start or expand your rainforest collection.

From its smooth bark to impressive height potential, the rubber tree proves that sometimes you need to think bigger to create truly memorable interiors. You can get on a video call with us and choose your very own rubber tree. Your grand space deserves this living piece of botanical history!

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Some of this book disturbed me a little but overall I found it amazing and fascinating. Possibilities abound in fantasy and can be just the thing you need to open up. Enjoy! I sure did.
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We Should All Be a Little Stranger.
I understand why this book is often cited as one of the most important sci-fi books of all time. While reading it, you might begin to question why it’s lumped into the sci-fi category because the themes are very human. It is science fiction, that cannot be argued, but it’s also a coming of age story, a religious story and at its very core, a story about love. Valentine Michael Smith was born and raised on Mars, but he is a human. He is brought back to Earth to learn what it means to be a human. This causes the reader to be forced to think outside of the box because Michael is not just coming from a different human culture, he has never learned what it means to be a human so any chapter told from his perspective is like an outsider, looking in on human culture. It’s wildly fascinating to think about ourselves in this manner. As Michael progresses in his grokking of humans, he gets out to explore the world and to challenge it. Our concepts of God/religion and sex/love are strange to him. We tend to not really think about it from an outside perspective because this is just the way life is, but being forced to think about it, makes for a very fascinating read. I’d never really considered myself to be a “prude” but there were times that this book made me feel that way. At times, the reader must take a step back and remember that Heinlein did intend for many of the themes to be viewed as satire of what is commonly accepted. There were a few negatives when reading this book, however. It was written in the sixties, which was a very different time from today in terms of the way women are spoken to/about and how they are treated. Heinlein wasn’t too bad in this regard, but there were a few sentences that made me stop for a second. Heinlein also has some of his characters go on these long drawn-out speech tangents that go on for pages and pages. I felt it was a little unnecessary to go on for that long, especially considered the length of the uncut version. It took me a little while to get through this book and normally I’m a pretty quick reader. Negatives aside, I do feel like this book is important. The story itself is not challenging, but as I stated before, it challenges the reader to think about humans from an outside perspective and that is fascinating. He really doesn’t seem to rely too much on Sci-fi elements, preferring to focus on the human elements of the story (love, religion etc.). If you’re looking for something long and fulfilling, this may just be the sci-fi book for you!
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Kendal Brian Hunter
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★★★★★ 5
Wicked Satire, yet Strangely Familiar
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Heinlein's satire is wicked and well-placed, reminiscent of Voltaire and Swift. IF you love British comedy, you'll love this book. Both come from the same sarcastic taproot. I'm still debating whether or not the main charter is Smith or Jubal. Maybe it is us, since we need to recognize that we are Juba, and must nurture, and eventually become like Smith. Smith's reflective, contemplative message, reminds of Thomas A Kempis ( ), James Allen ( ), Lao Tzu ( ). Smith's message is nothing new: as C. S. Lewis pointed out, "Really great moral teachers never do introduce new moralities: it is quacks and cranks who do that... The real job of every moral teacher is to keep on bringing us back, time after time, to the old simple principles which we are all so anxious not to see." . In fact, Smith's slogan "Thou art God" is merely run-of-the-mill Christianity: * "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me." * "Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect." * "Therefore, what manner of men ought ye to be? Verily I say unto you, even as I am." * "Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High." * "God became man so that man might be god." * "It is a serious thing to live in a society of possible gods and goddesses to remember that the dullest and most uninteresting person you may talk to may one day be a creature which, if you saw it now, you would be strongly tempted to worship, or else a horror and corruption such as you now meet if at all only in a nightmare. . . . There are no ordinary people. You have never met a mere mortal, Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations, these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub, and exploit--immortal horrors or ever lasting splendours." . Heinlein seems to have stolen a page from Søren Kierkegaard, who tried to re-Christianize Christianity ( , 458). To paraphrase John, "Brethren, I write no new commandment unto you, but an old commandment which ye had from the beginning." As I read this book, Smith struck me as oddly familiar. His first name, Michael, refers to the Archangel, the captain of the Lord's army. The second name, Valentine, is the patron saint of all shades of love, phileo, agape, eros, and romance. The last name, Smith, makes him Everyman. But I wonder if there is something more. What happens to Smith is common to all founders of religions--Abraham, Jesus, Mohammed, and so forth. There is evolution, turns and twists of fate, and eventual triumph. However, there is a deeper nuance. Society begins with vulgarized Christianity, then there was the Fosterite Revolution, and another apostasy and commercialization of religion as a Megachurch. And lastly comes along Smith, with his Martian philosophy. This bears a strong parallel to the life of Joseph Smith . In fact, both have a similar martyrdom: "Thou art God" versus "O Lord My God." The satire can get tedious at time, but I think this flaw is excusable. As I read, I kept thinking that this book could loose about 1/3rd of the text. But on the other hand, the artistry and beauty of the wicked satire forces me to say, "Leave it alone." Note: This book is the Q document for so much other fiction. I see shades of "Dune" here and there. Smith the new prophet is akin to Ender, the Speaker for the Dead. And if you have seen Star Trek: The Original Series episode "Charlie X," some of the elements will seem a bit too familiar. Keep in mind that this book came first, and that it does a much better job of mixing wit and wisdom than Kirk and Spock. There is no comparison--after reading this book, "Charlie X" rolls like a flat tire.
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Really nice
Format: Paperback
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Kindra Foster
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Classic, but a bit disappointed
I’ve always wanted to read this book. Heard a lot about it and it’s importance in the science fiction genre. But I didn’t care for Heinlein’s style of writing. There was a lot of subtle humor in it that was enjoyable, and I suspect he meant for it to be a caricature of humanity. I enjoyed the analysis of human nature throughout the story. But I was disappointed in the direction the story took toward the end. It seemed like a cheap way to develop the possibilities that had been laid out in the rest of the book. I want to believe human beings would value the opportunity and show up in a better way if such a thing really happened. I felt like the main character was so rich and unique in the beginning, but in the end, he felt flat and inscrutable. Having said all of that, maybe if I hadn’t been swayed by my own expectations, I would have enjoyed the story more. I’ll have to try some of his other books and see what I think!
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