Rubber Plant – Burgundy

Scientific Name: Ficus elastica
Common Names: Rubber Plant
Light Requirements: Part Sun
Flowering: No
Foliage: Black / Burgundy / Red
Dimensions: 1-4m High

• Evergreen
• Perennial

The Rubber Plant is another popular indoor plant because of its low maintenance and robust evergreen, shiny, burgundy - almost black foliage. For lush healthy growth apply a complete fertiliser regularly. The Rubber Plant can grow to a height of 1-2m when grown in pots and can getting to 4m when planted in the ground. The sap may cause skin irritation. 

Light: The Rubber Plant can grow in low light levels indoor but can do very well when kept near windows where it can get direct sunlight. 

Watering: Keep moist in Summer and drier in Winter. Apply a complete fertiliser regularly for lush healthy growth. 

Pet Safe: No