Ficus - RobustaAnother fun variety of rubber tree, this plant is known for it's deep green foliage and large, shiny leaves. Much like other rubber trees, the ficus robusta prefers a routine water when the soil is mostly dry and fertilize regularly to encourage new growth. Bright light is preferred for most ficuses, but they can tolerate some indirect light. Once you find a spot this beaut is happy in, leave it there! Ficuses can be especially intolerant of change.