Origin
South America
Light
Dappled shade
Watering
Twice a week
Care
Expert
Flowering
Foliage
Indoor
Ficus Elastica 'Ruby'
With its broad glossy leaves marbled in pink, red, and cream, the Ficus elastica 'Ruby' is one of the most elegant and rare rubber plant varieties.
Care Profile
A guide to ensuring your botanical companion thrives.
Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Bright indirect
Watering
Weekly
Maintenance
Moderate
The pink rubber plant of Southeast Asia
Native to Southeast Asia, the 'Ruby' stands apart from the classic rubber plant with its foliage marbled in pink and red that blazes under bright light.
A spectacular architectural plant that grows into a handsome indoor tree, it rewards good light with more intense colors, making it a treasure for plant lovers.
"The 'Ruby' proves a rubber plant can be a living painting of color."
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Styling Tip 01
Bright Light
Give it bright indirect light: it's the key to its pink tones; too little light reverts them to dull green.
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Styling Tip 02
Clean Leaves
Wipe its broad leaves with a damp cloth to preserve their shine and aid photosynthesis.
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Styling Tip 03
Handle with Care
Its milky sap is a skin irritant: wear gloves when pruning and keep it away from children and pets.
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Origin
Southeast Asia
Light
Low to bright
Watering
Weekly
Care
Easy
Flowering
Foliage