Plant identification & rubber tree care

I recently received some plants from a friend who moved away, and have two questions:

1. Is there a way to encourage leaf growth at the base of my rubber tree?
2. What is the thin-stemmed plant potted with the rubber tree? How can I encourage growth near its base?

Many thanks!

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#1 Comment By Alisma On 09/11/2016 @ 12:22 pm

Pruning will encourage your rubber tree to produce more growth at the base. Remove about one-third to one-half of the length of the branches as described in this article:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm ^[1]

I wasn’t able to see the photo you posted for the plant ID. Coud you try posting it again?

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