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Ficus Elastica Burgundy

Also known as green rubber plant, rubber tree.

    Easy plant
    Big leaves (2.0"
    Tall plant. ~118.1"
    Good for Bedroom
    Good for LivingRoom
    Good for Office
    Toxic
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Green Rubber Plant care

How much light does a Green Rubber Plant need?

The Burgundy Rubber Tree will grow best with consistent, bright, filtered light—which makes leaves to become dark.

East and south facing windows are perfects for this ficus.

How to water a Green Rubber Plant?

Keep soil evenly moist. Use a pot with a drainage hole, water thoroughly, then empty drainage tray. Be careful not to overwater, which will cause root rot. Drooping yellow leaves are a symptom of overwatering.

What's the ideal humidity for a Green Rubber Plant?

As a native to the tropics, your Rubber Tree will appreciate humid environments but it gets used to average humidity.

How to fertilize a Green Rubber Plant?

Feed monthly with a well-balanced liquid fertilizer when the plant is actively growing. It's not necessary to feed a your Rubber Plant during the winter and fall.

Green Rubber Plant care tips

  • Mist the leaves to increase humidity.

  • Wipe the leaves with a damp cloth and gently dry to keep them clean and healthy.

Video tutorials of ficus care and tips

The videos might not be about exactly the same plant, but the same variety. In most cases, this not relevant because many of the varieties have the same requirements.

  • Video created by Summer Rayne Oakes about how to take care of a ficus
  • Video created by Good Growing about how to take care of a ficus
  • Video created by Harli G about how to take care of a ficus
  • Video created by The Practicing Planter about how to take care of a ficus