Ficus Elastica "Burgundy Rubber Plant" 19cmPot
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Ficus Elastica "Burgundy Rubber Plant" 19cmPot
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Weight: 1.00 kg
🌿 Ficus Burgundy
Botanical Name: Ficus elastica ‘Burgundy’
Common Names: Burgundy Rubber Plant, Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical foliage plant (indoor / patio)
📌 Product Description
Ficus Burgundy is a striking variety of the popular Rubber Plant, known for its deep burgundy-red young leaves that mature to glossy dark green. Its upright growth habit and bold foliage make it a standout feature plant for homes, offices, patios, or gardens in frost-free areas.
This variety is hardy, easy to maintain, and adds a modern tropical touch to any space. It also provides air-purifying benefits, making it both decorative and functional.
📏 Size When Fully Grown
- Height: approx. 1.5 – 2.5 m indoors, up to 20 m outdoors under ideal conditions
- Width: approx. 1 – 2 m indoors, broader outdoors
- Growth Habit: Upright, single or multi-stem; can be pruned to shape
🌱 Best Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright indirect light; tolerates moderate shade
- Avoid harsh direct sun to prevent leaf burn
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile potting mix
- Water:
- Water moderately, allowing topsoil to dry between watering
- Reduce watering in winter
- Feeding: Feed monthly during spring and summer with a balanced liquid fertiliser
- Maintenance:
- Prune to maintain shape or size
- Wipe leaves to keep foliage glossy
- Avoid harsh direct sun to prevent leaf burn
- Water moderately, allowing topsoil to dry between watering
- Reduce watering in winter
- Prune to maintain shape or size
- Wipe leaves to keep foliage glossy
🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)
- Best Planting / Repotting Time: Spring to early summer (September – November)
- Growing Season: Active growth during spring and summer
- Dormancy: Minimal growth during winter
- Climate Suitability:
- Indoor: year-round
- Outdoor: frost-free or mild frost areas
- Indoor: year-round
- Outdoor: frost-free or mild frost areas
🌼 Additional Benefits
- Bold, glossy foliage with burgundy-red highlights
- Air-purifying qualities
- Low-maintenance, long-lived
- Ideal for both indoor and outdoor tropical-themed gardens
🌿 Ideal Uses
✔ Indoor feature plant (homes, offices)
✔ Shaded patios and verandas
✔ Large containers
✔ Modern garden landscaping
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