Burgundy Rubber Tree

Light Needs

Bright Indirect Light

(3 - 4 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

8 Feet

Mature Spread

6 Feet

Feature

Low Maintenance

Ficus elastica, commonly called the Rubber Tree, is a thick-leaved tropical that demands a small amount of attention but gives a lot of pleasure. Burgundy Rubber Tree has deep maroon leaves that have even deeper colored backs. This member of the Ficus genus originates from tropical rainforests in India, Southeast Asia, and Malaysia, where it can grow up to 100 feet tall in the wild. Indoors, it maintains a manageable height of up to 8 feet, making it a great addition to an indoor plantscape of other tropicals. This easy-care plant symbolizes prosperity & stability and makes a meaningful gift or a stylish addition to your home.

Best Locations For Growing Burgundy Rubber Tree

Rubber Tree prefers a warm, humid environment. Keep it away from drafty doors, windows, and air conditioner vents. The high humidity of a brightly lit bathroom may be the ultimate home for this lush tropical. All Rubber Plants contain latex sap that can cause issues for those allergic to latex or pets.

Burgundy Rubber Tree Sunlight Requirements

Indirect or filtered bright light is perfect for Rubber Tree. A southern- or eastern-facing window is ideal. Make sure to set the plant back a bit from the window and place it directly across the room. Direct sunlight will burn the leaves. Growing Burgundy Rubber Tree outdoors for the summer helps to improve growth; find a location in part to dappled shade to prevent scorching.

Burgundy Rubber Tree Care

Rubber Trees grow quickly and need to be repotted every year. Letting this plant get root bound will dramatically slow down growth. That can be a good thing or a bad thing, depending on if you want to restrict growth or not. Always use a soil-based indoor potting mix with perlite added for drainage. As Burgundy Rubber Tree grows taller, a stake may be needed to support the main stem. 

Watering Burgundy Rubber Tree

Rubber plants do not tolerate any amount of drought and will need regular watering. Watering once a week during the summer and every 2-3 weeks during the winter is common. The top 1-2 inches of potting soil should be dry before watering. Ensure excess water is drained from any saucers or cache pots the tree is sitting in. The Rubber Plant roots do not like sitting in water for extended periods.

Feeding Burgundy Rubber Tree

Burgundy Rubber Tree requires minimal fertilizing. Use a diluted liquid houseplant feed once a month during active growth in the spring and summer. Flush the soil occasionally to prevent fertilizer buildup. No fertilizing is needed during the winter months.

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12374269-AS