Ficus Elastica Ruby (Rubber Variegated)

Rubber Variegated or Ficus elastica Ruby is a variegated version of the Ficus Burgundy. In some, the green is so dark it’s almost black, in others the green is more, well, green. Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’ displays beautiful tricolor variegation on dark rubber tree leaves in a gorgeous patchwork of cream, pink and bronzed green. Can develop into a tall upright tree with age. Rubber trees are an easy care house plant or Summer patio plant. Plant in a roomy pot using a well-drained, humus-rich soil. Water moderately, drying slightly in between applications. Protect from frost!

Plant Care : Ficus elastica Ruby is a easy growing plant.  Filtered light is the best option. The most common mistake made with these plants is overwatering. Even if your plant is placed in ample bright indirect light, you won’t need to water it more than once every 7 days (at most) during the growing season. Do not over water it. Keep it in a place where you have a sun light , NOT the direct sun. For a this plant, you need well-draining soil. This type of soil ensures excess water drains through the plant pot. This prevents all that extra water from building up in the soil. When there’s too much water in your plant’s soil, it blocks the oxygen from getting through to the roots. The lack of oxygen to a plant’s roots can cause root rot. Root rot is just as the name sounds. It’s when the roots of a plant start to rot away. Fertilize once in a month. Loosen the topsoil without disturbing the roots of the plant so it can uptake the nutrients and moisture easily