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Adrian

Calling on ficus elastica/rubber plant owners for this one! I’ve read that the sap can be toxic to those with latex allergies, but I do not have one. However, I’ve also read that it can still be an irritant to some. There was a great sale on two variegated rubber plants at my local shop, but I don’t wanna grab them before I confirm if they’re safe. Any answers on if people have to wear gloves when handling this or not would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance! https://links.getplanta.com/a4es

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  1. Kades

    I have a tineke and even when I notched the stems I didn’t have any issues with it on my skin. I do not have a latex allergy but do have eczema and fairly sensitive skin

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    • Adrian

      Thanks so much for responding! That’s good to hear! I’m hoping it’s safe as long as I don’t have the allergy, but I wanted to confirm with those that have one. Do you wear gloves when working with yours?

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    • Kades

      I haven’t ever worn gloves when messing with it. I think if you’re worried you could wear long sleeves and gloves and be pretty safe!

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  2. max

    i’ve never had any issues handling mine without gloves. people with latex allergies are EXTREMELY sensitive to lots of things that are only a little bit related to it. if you have a latex allergy i would recommend wearing gloves (although you’d probably be fine when watering it), but otherwise i wouldn’t worry about it!

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    • Adrian

      Thanks! That’s good to know! Guess I’ll have to go back to that store and cross my fingers that they’re still there🤞they had a beautiful baby Tineke and Belize. I’ll add photos if I manage to grab them

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    • max

      yes please keep us updated!! would love to see them 😊

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    • Adrian

      Little late on the update, but here they are! (…I have 3 now, since making this post 😅)

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  3. Adrian

    I’m back and here she is! Not sure if she’s a ficus elastica “ruby” or “belize”, though. My local pet store sells them along with a lot of tropical plants for reptile and amphibian enclosures. She was $7!

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