Ficus elastica prefers bright sunlight but not hot temperatures. It has a high tolerance for drought, but prefers humidity and thrives in wet, tropical conditions. Ornamental hybrids (such as Robusta) have been derived from "Ficus elastica" with broader, stiffer and more upright leaves than the wild form. Many such hybrids exist, often with variegated leaves. "Ficus elastica" yields a milky white latex, a chemical compound separate from its sap and carried and stored in different cells. This latex was formerly used to make rubber, but it should not be confused with the Pará rubber tree, the main commercial source of latex for
What It Is to Burn with boiling liquid. Doherty said they "just wanted some cool imagery". The art direction and design were done by P.R. Brown, who also did the photography with Kris McCaddon. Initial pressings of the album contained a demo version of "What It Is to Burn", produced by Chris Fuderich. It was replaced on later pressings with a re-recorded version, produced by Trombino. These later pressings were available from June onwards. The UK edition, released on June 2, included an acoustic version of "Letters to You" and the demo of "What It Is to Burn" as bonus tracks. Following the album's release,