Burgundy Rubber Plant Live Ficus Elastica Houseplant Potted Red

Bring Home a Touch of Burgundy Elegance

The Burgundy Rubber Plant, also known as Ficus elastica Burgundy, is a striking houseplant prized for its large, glossy leaves with a deep burgundy hue. This robust indoor plant is not only visually appealing but also contributes to cleaner air, making it a wonderful addition to any home or office space. Get your beautiful red houseplant today and enjoy a free plant food!

This man-made cultivar boasts leaves that can grow up to 12 inches long and 4 inches wide, featuring a distinctive red midrib that accentuates the burgundy tint. While in its native environment, a rubber plant can tower over 30 feet, as a houseplant, it typically reaches a manageable height of 6-8 feet. With regular pruning, you can easily maintain the desired shape and size of your rubber tree. The Burgundy Rubber Plant is a beautiful and hardy houseplant.

Beyond its aesthetic appeal, the rubber plant is also known for its air-purifying capabilities, effectively removing formaldehyde and other toxins from the surrounding environment. Its sap, traditionally used to produce rubber, gives the plant its common name. These plants are incredibly long-lived, capable of thriving for hundreds of years, offering a lasting touch of greenery to your indoor space.

Benefits of the Burgundy Rubber Plant:

• Stunning burgundy foliage adds a touch of elegance to any room.
• Air-purifying properties help to create a healthier indoor environment.
• Relatively low-maintenance, making it suitable for both beginner and experienced plant enthusiasts.
• Can be shaped and pruned to fit your desired aesthetic.
• Comes with FREE plant food to help your plant thrive.

Care Tips:

• Lighting: Prefers bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can deepen the burgundy color but avoid scorching the leaves.
• Temperature: Thrives in normal indoor temperatures, ideally around 65°F at night and 80°F or higher during the day.
• Watering: Water only when the soil becomes dry, ensuring proper drainage to prevent waterlogged roots. Reduce watering frequency in winter.
• Dusting: Wipe leaves regularly with a moist cloth to remove dust and maintain their shine.
• Feeding: Fertilize every couple of months during the growing season with a balanced, water-soluble houseplant fertilizer.
• Repotting: Repot every couple of years into a larger container with a well-draining potting mix.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How tall will my Burgundy Rubber Plant get? As a houseplant, it typically grows to 6-8 feet tall, but you can control its height with pruning.
2. What kind of light does it need? It prefers bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can deepen the color, but avoid scorching the leaves.
3. How often should I water it? Water only when the topsoil feels dry to the touch. Reduce watering in the winter months.
4. Does it come in the container shown in the photos? Plants are shipped without a container, but will be carefully wrapped and packaged.
5. How big is the plant when shipped? The plant is around 20-25 inches in height and is grown in a 3-gallon pot prior to shipping.