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Ficus Elastica Burgundy
Ficus Elastica Burgundy
A young rubber plant with glossy, deep burgundy leaves.
- Easy care
- Bright indirect light
- When top 5cm is dry
- Keep away from pets and kids
- 12cm grow pot
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Ficus Elastica Burgundy
R 160.00
About this plant
About this plant
Ficus elastica Burgundy Rubber Tree
Requires bright indirect sunlight as long as it is not exposed to direct sun. Works brilliant close to windows. A North or South facing window is recommended.
Direct sunlight will burn the leaves.
Water once or twice a week. Do no let the soil dry out completely. Water when the top 5cm of soil has dried out. Do not let the pot sit in water that has drained in to the saucer as this will cause root rot.
Enjoys humidity between 50-80%.
Note: Keep out of reach of children and pets. Toxic.
Note: Each individual plant is unique. This image is an example only, however the plant you receive will be as close as possible to this image description.
Note: Stem length indicated above is a guide to the estimated length rather than an exact length that you will receive.
Delivery and packaging
Delivery and packaging
We deliver nationwide with The Courier Guy: Pudo locker R89 or to your door R145. Gauteng customers can also collect in Boksburg (R25).
Orders ship from our depot within 7 working days, and most are on their way sooner. A few rarer plants are ordered in specially for you, which is why we allow 7 days. Couriers don't deliver on weekends.
Every order is packed by hand to survive the courier.
Healthy arrival guarantee
Healthy arrival guarantee
If your plant arrives dead or damaged, we replace it. Just let us know within 24 hours of receiving it and send us a few photos.
For everything else, see our refund policy.
Meet the plant
Deep burgundy, glossy rubber plant
Ficus elastica 'Burgundy' · also known as Rubber plant, rubber tree, burgundy rubber plant
Native to Northeast India to Southeast Asia
A rubber plant with thick, glossy leaves in deep burgundy, almost black. New leaves unfurl from striking red sheaths.
- A young Rubber Plant 'Burgundy' in a 12cm grow pot, a great-value start.
- Glossy, near-black burgundy leaves with red new leaf sheaths.
- Grows into a striking indoor tree with bright indirect light.
Where it thrives
The best spot in your home
Bright, indirect light close to a window, out of direct sun that can burn the leaves. Humidity of 50 to 80% suits it best.
Safety: Keep away from pets and kids.
Care card
- Light
- Bright, indirect
- Water
- When top 5cm is dry
- Humidity
- 50 to 80%
- Temperature
- 15 to 30°C, no frost
- Soil
- Free-draining mix
- Feeding
- Monthly in summer
- Growth
- Moderate, upright
- Outdoors
- Best indoors
Care made simple
Your first weeks together
- Place it in bright, indirect light near a window.
- Water when the top 5cm of soil is dry; don't let it dry out completely.
- Empty the saucer after watering so it never sits in water.
Plant doctor
If you see this, do this
- Leaves droppingCold, draughts or a sudden move. Keep it warm and in one spot.
- Yellow leaves, wet soilOverwatering. Let the top 5cm dry first.
- Leggy, dull growthToo little light. Move it brighter.
Questions
Good to know
How big is the plant?
How big is the plant?
A young plant in a 12cm grow pot. Every plant is unique; the photo shows the size to expect.
How do I keep the leaves glossy?
How do I keep the leaves glossy?
Wipe them with a damp cloth every few weeks.
Is it safe around pets and children?
Is it safe around pets and children?
Keep it out of reach of children and pets: it is toxic if eaten.
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