The Ficus Elastica Burgundy plant is not only strikingly beautiful but also low maintenance. These gorgeous plants – known commonly as ‘rubber plants’ – add a distinctive, tropical flair to any space. They add dramatic height to your space as well, and can grow to be quite large even indoors! A special note: this plant is toxic to pets, so keep an eye on your furry friends!
On mature trees grown in open conditions, F. elastica can reach heights of over 30 m. They can produce oblong, yellow fruits from small white flowers with yellow centres. More often it's grown as a houseplant, rarely flowering or fruiting in household conditions.
This houseplant wants to be in bright, indirect sunlight. Too much sun may harm the leaves, too little and your plant won't grow much! Place it somewhere it receives a couple of hours of direct sun at most.
Rubber plants like a moist, freely draining potting mix, using sand or perlite to improve drainage. Check if it needs a drink regularly and water when the pot feels light. It does well with being a bit pot-bound, so keep this in mind when re-potting.