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Ficus elastica 'Ruby'
FicusMood Meter: Go With the Flow
Also called: Ficus Ruby, Ruby Ficus
Variegated rubber plant with cream and green leaves strongly flushed or edged in pink to red.
Growth habit: woody upright.
Plant Mood Meter: Go With the Flow
Fairly forgiving, but strong filtered light is important for retaining the pink/red variegation.
Care guide
Bright indirect light. Direct sun: Gentle direct sun may be tolerated after acclimation.
Allow the upper portion to dry before watering thoroughly.
Airy, well-draining tropical tree mix.
Average household humidity is usually fine.
No support normally needed.
Problems Planticist can help with UnderwateringOverwatering / poor aerationRoot rot / impaired rootsExcess light / sun scorchInsufficient light (etiolation)Normal lower-leaf senescenceLow-humidity stressPest damageFertilizer / mineral salt buildup
