Ficus

India rubber plant, (Ficus elastica), also called India rubber tree, large tree of the family Moraceae, once an important source of an inferior natural rubber. It was largely replaced as a source of rubber by the unrelated rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) in the early 20th century. The India rubber plant is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly grown as an indoor pot plant elsewhere. The young plants are durable and grow well under less-than-ideal indoor conditions.

Although there are many types of ficus, they all have similar light requirements. Ficus does best when it gets some light during the day. Full sun all day isn't good for the tree; neither is full shade. A location that gets good morning sun, such as an east facing window, is ideal for many ficus.