Burgundy Rubber Plant Tree

1 part peat 1 part pine bark and 1 part coarse sand or perlite is a good mix hirt s gardens burgundy rubber tree plant in 6 in.

Burgundy rubber plant tree.

Ficus elastica is the classic rubber tree rubber plant or india rubber plant. Native to the rainforests of india and south america it can quickly adapt to common indoor temperatures. The rubber plant tree can grow up to 10 feet in height with 8 inch long leaves. The leaves feel thicker than other house plant leaves and look shiny.

Native to india and malaysia elastica is among the oldest plants used as houseplants worldwide. As a houseplant ficus is very popular. The burgundy rubber tree is a spectacular indoor plant with thick glossy leaves that range from a rich burgundy red to almost black. It adds a dramatic display with its dark green or burgundy leaves.

The colors add a warm feeling to any room. The rubber tree plant ficus elastica has a stiff tree like stem with dark green and burgundy tinted oval shaped leaves. Burgundy rubber plant ficus elastica burgundy a man made cultivar develops large leaves 8 to 12 inches long and 4 inches wide with a burgundy tint and a red midrib. Do not recommend shipping to states currently experiencing extreme cold weather temperatures.

Able to adapt to and endure lower light conditions and generally poor treatment the rubber tree is a winner indoors.