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Ficus Elastica Ruby "Variegated Rubber Tree" 17cmPot
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Ficus Elastica Ruby "Variegated Rubber Tree" 17cmPot
Product Details
Weight: 4.00 kg
Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’
Botanical Name
Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’
Common Names
- Rubber Plant ‘Ruby’
- Variegated Rubber Tree
Product Description
Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’ is a striking evergreen foliage plant prized for its large, glossy leaves beautifully variegated in deep green, cream, and pink-red tones. This bold, architectural plant makes an excellent statement feature for indoor spaces, offices, patios, and sheltered outdoor areas. Easy to care for and well suited to South African climates, ‘Ruby’ adds year-round colour and structure with minimal maintenance.
Size When Fully Grown
- Indoors: ± 1.5–2 m
- Outdoors (frost-free areas): Up to 3 m
- Spread: ± 1–1.5 m
- Growth habit: Upright, tree-like
Best Growing Conditions
- Light: Bright, indirect light
- Tolerates some gentle morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun
- Soil: Well-drained, fertile potting mix
- Ideal for containers with good drainage
- Watering: Moderate
- Water when the topsoil dries slightly; avoid overwatering
- Climate:
- Warm, frost-free conditions preferred
- Protect from cold winds and frost
- Maintenance: Low
- Wipe leaves occasionally to maintain shine
- Prune lightly to control height and shape
- Tolerates some gentle morning sun; avoid harsh afternoon sun
- Ideal for containers with good drainage
- Water when the topsoil dries slightly; avoid overwatering
- Warm, frost-free conditions preferred
- Protect from cold winds and frost
- Wipe leaves occasionally to maintain shine
- Prune lightly to control height and shape
Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)
- Best Time to Plant or Repot: Spring to early summer
- Active Growing Season: Spring and summer
- Dormancy: Slower growth in winter
- Seasonal Notes:
- Best grown indoors year-round or outdoors in protected, frost-free regions
- Ideal for pots, patios, and interior décor
- Best grown indoors year-round or outdoors in protected, frost-free regions
- Ideal for pots, patios, and interior décor
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