tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932214561355159990.post3848594711475474873..comments2009-03-14T07:37:29.066-04:00ldybughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112638800254846330noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932214561355159990.post-52098543880616332742009-03-14T07:37:29.066-04:002009-03-14T07:37:29.066-04:00How far away from the house is safe for a rubber plant to be planted?<BR/>Because of the root system.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932214561355159990.post-57763432243866244882008-04-25T08:05:30.065-04:002008-04-25T08:05:30.065-04:00The middle plant is in fact a draceana...its common name is "Song of India" which is also related to the "Song of Jamaica".<BR/><BR/>I have not figured the one in the front yet. But certainly in the same family.Bananagrrlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06651138927858528740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932214561355159990.post-89953793579692045492008-04-23T23:50:34.988-04:002008-04-23T23:50:34.988-04:00The lighter plant towards the back is a Dracaena Massangeana. Im possitive cuz i just bought one not too long ago.:)thegreenbutterflihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18191923828435756516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932214561355159990.post-82645230913526450402008-03-10T04:08:00.000-04:002008-03-10T04:08:00.000-04:00Looks more like a PleomeleGusjoyfulgarden.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932214561355159990.post-58974662471129843212008-01-27T17:13:16.765-05:002008-01-27T17:13:16.765-05:00Wow...I didn't know the rubber plant has an agressive root system. Do you think if I keep it trimmed to a small bush, the root system will stay small too? Thanks so much!!!ldybughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14112638800254846330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2932214561355159990.post-83895393173504682942008-01-27T13:39:57.541-05:002008-01-27T13:39:57.541-05:00Dee: both "mystery" plants look like forms of Dracaena (also called Cordyline). They are indeed tropical and can have varying luck outdoors either due to cold winter temps or too much hot sun in summer. The variegate one eventually gets pretty call and develops multiple stems; not sure how the little one matures.<BR/><BR/>One other thing. The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) gets huge and will develop an aggressive root system that could eventually disrupt your house foundation (seriously). It also spreads and will more than fill the space under your eaves. Just keep an eye on it, keep it small, and be prepared to move it or say "bye-bye" at a later date. <BR/><BR/>It looks like you're just getting started in gardening. The best advice I can give is to know the mature size of a plant in advance of placing it in your garden. Saves LOTS of grief in the future.<BR/><BR/>Happy gardening!Garden Wise Guyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785776337799149082noreply@blogger.com