Level: Easy / Vibrant Red New Growth ☀️Bright Indirect 💧Let Top Inch Dry ❤️Red New Leaves 🏹Upright Growth Ficus Elastica Ruby Red Ficus Elastica Ruby Red, also known as the Ruby Red Rubber Plant, is prized for its glossy green leaves splashed with pink and cream variegation, unfurling in a vivid red sheath before maturing. A bold and easy-care addition to any indoor space. Why People Like Ruby Red ❤️ Colorful New Growth New leaves emerge wrapped in a vivid red sheath before unfurling to reveal green, pink, and cream variegation. 🏹 Bold Upright Growth Grows into a tall, tree-like statement piece with large, glossy leaves. 🌬️ Air Purifying Helps improve indoor air quality naturally. 💪 Low Maintenance Easy to care for, forgiving for beginners. Add This to Your Collection🇨🇦 Local Pickup in Richmond Hill | Insured Shipping Across Ontario and Quebec All the Details You Need to Know The Story Behind This PlantFicus elastica, the Rubber Tree, is native to Southeast Asia and grows into a substantial tree in the wild. Ruby Red is a variegated cultivar prized for its dramatic pink, cream, and red new-growth coloring.How to Keep It Happy Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light. Sufficient light helps maintain vivid variegation. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves. Water: Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure proper drainage to prevent root rot. Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity, but adapts to average indoor conditions. Soil: Use a well draining potting mix. Popular Ficus Varieties Ficus Elastica Burgundy – Deep, near-black glossy leaves. Ficus Audrey – Soft, velvety leaves and an elegant upright structure. Ficus Triangularis Variegata – Triangular leaves with creamy-white variegation. Common Questions How much light does it need? Bright, indirect light is best to maintain vivid variegation. Avoid direct sun, which can scorch the leaves. How often should I water it? Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure proper drainage to prevent root rot. Is it safe for pets? No, like other Ficus plants, it is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested and its sap can irritate skin. Keep it out of reach of pets. Does it need high humidity? Moderate humidity is ideal, but it adapts to average indoor conditions. Bring Home Vibrant Color We hand pick each Ficus Elastica Ruby Red and pack it carefully so it arrives in good shape anywhere in Ontario or Quebec. Shop Ruby Red Now
