Common Name: Rubber Plant; India Rubber Tree; Rubber Fig
Scientific Name: Ficus elastica ‘Burgundy’; synonym Ficus decora 'Burgundy'
Light: Bright, diffused light. They can tolerate soft morning sunlight but should be moved out of the line of harsh direct rays in the afternoon to prevent singed leaves
Water: Water your rubber plant frequently—they like to be kept steadily moist but not soaked. Rubber plants are vulnerable to excessive dryness and do not tolerate drought well.
Care: Fertilize monthly during the growing season; keep away from drafts to reduce leaf droppage
Details: Boasts oversized, oval-shaped leaves that are a rich emerald hue, and can grow quickly. Waxy-looking leaves that start out a pink-coral hue, eventually deepening to a dark rich green.
Not pet friendly