Burgundy Rubber Plant is a large tropical evergreen shrub used as a houseplant for its huge glossy foliage. Burgundy Rubber Plant's new growth emerges red before maturing to deep near-black green with contrasting red mid ribs. Grows best with bright indirect sun with protection from afternoon sun and well-draining soils.
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Type: |
Houseplant |
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Light Requirements: |
Medium to Bright Indirect Light |
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Watering Schedule: |
Water every 7-10 days |
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Growth Habit: |
Upright - Bush |
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Bloom Color: |
N/A |
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Soil Type: |
General- Well Draining |
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Pet Friendly: |
No |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Wipe the leaves down with horticultural / neem oil solution and dish soap to simultaneously clean the leaves and to deter pests. Let soil dry out between watering.
PLANT NERD TIPS: Ficus have a reputation for being finnicky, but Ficus Burgundy are as hardy as they come! Just be sure to give them a nice filtered light, keep them away from any drafts, and wipe the leaves down and they should stay relatively happy year-round.
