Ficus Elastica 'Burgundy Rubber Plant'

The Ficus Elastica is a bold house plant that is characterized by its rubber burgundy and dark green in color. This plant prefers bright indirect light and high humidity for best growth. 

Ed's Plant Profile

• Botanical Name: Ficus Elastica 
• Common Name:  Rubber Plant
• Family: Moraceae 
• Native Range: Eastern parts of South Asia and southeast Asia

Ed's Care Guide

• Care Level: Moderate 
• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light 
• Water: Keep soil moist during the spring and summer. This includes wiping the leaves with a damp cloth or even misting them.  Water less frequently in the winter. Avoid over-watering
• Humidity: High
• Temperature:  50-75F
• Pruning: Prune as needed to remove brown or dead leaves.
• Feeding:  Fertilize only during spring and summer
• Propagation: Cuttings
• Growth: Upright, Bushy
• Common Pests:  Look out for mealy bugs, mites, scales and aphids are a few common bugs
• Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets