Commonly called the Indian rubber plant, the Indian rubber tree or the Indian rubber fig, is native from the Himalayas to Malaysia, Sumatra, and Java. 'Burgundy' is a dark-leaved selection of Indian rubber tree that features very dark green, nearly black leaves with red mid-veins. The leaves can reach up to 12" long and 4" wide. The new foliage emerges red before maturing. As a potted houseplant, plants can reach around 10' tall with a similar spread.
Ficus Elastica Burgundy 'Rubber Plant'
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Lighting:Â Your Ficus thrives in medium to bright indirect light and can tolerate soft morning direct light. Plants that do not receive sufficient light will lose their lower leaves, and vibrant leaf colour.
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Watering: Water your Ficus every 1-2 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Remember to increase the frequency of watering when the location has increased light.
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Winter hardy to USDA Zones 10-12. Easily grown in a soil-based potting mix. Site indoors in bright indirect light or part shade with protection from the afternoon sun. Water regularly during the growing season. Avoid overwatering. Reduce watering from fall to late winter. Prune main branches to encourage a bushier habit, or leave unpruned to create a tall, narrow, more tree-like form.
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