There are severe constraints on the supply side of the provision of infrastructure in Asia. The infrastructure financing gap between what is invested in Asia-Pacific (around US$48 billion) and what is needed (US$228 billion) is around US$180 billion every year.
Placed in the centre of a garden bed, they can be underplanted with low growing shrubs and bulbous plants for an harmonious effect; or underplanted with grass for a contrasting statement. Alternatively, the tree can be situated at the end of a long garden to draw visitors out into the garden.
Rubber tree plants, or Ficus elasticas, are a common houseplant. In nature the tree can soar up to 50 feet tall. It has dark green and oblong leaves that look glossy. Rubber tree plants are best potted up with regular potting soil with a touch of sand in the mix. They usually require minimal care.