Elastica Ruby Ficus
Ficus Elastica 'Ruby'
Elastica Ruby Ficus is also known as a rubber tree! Its foliage is the crowning jewel of this plant with its glossy variegated leaves flaunting shades of green, pink, and cream. Elastica Ruby Ficus is a popular indoor plant, reaching mature heights of 6 feet tall and 3 feet wide.
- Partial Sun
- Water regularly
- USDA Zone: 10-11
Care
You can keep your Ruby Ficus indoors as a houseplant or outside for a variety of ornamental uses. If the sunlight is too direct and strong, the leaves can burn. When planting your ficus outside, choose a location in partial sun with well-draining soil. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. You can remove any dead or damaged leaves year-round, but refrain from large quantities of pruning until spring or summer.
You can keep your Ruby Ficus indoors as a houseplant or outside for a variety of ornamental uses. If the sunlight is too direct and strong, the leaves can burn. When planting your ficus outside, choose a location in partial sun with well-draining soil. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. You can remove any dead or damaged leaves year-round, but refrain from large quantities of pruning until spring or summer.
Houseplant Information
Ficus are popular house plants! They love high levels of humidity and bright indirect/filtered light. Indoors, every month or so, gently wipe a damp cloth over the leaves to remove any dust.
Ficus are popular house plants! They love high levels of humidity and bright indirect/filtered light. Indoors, every month or so, gently wipe a damp cloth over the leaves to remove any dust.