Ficus Elastica 'Ruby'


Make a bold color statement with one of the most mesmerizing indoor trees available. The Ficus Elastica 'Ruby'—commonly known as the Pink Rubber Tree—features broad, thick foliage splashed with vibrant strawberry-pink, pastel cream, and deep forest green, topped by emerging burgundy leaf sheaths. Each leaf unfurls as a unique, living work of art, bringing instant warmth and high-contrast energy to bright indoor spaces. In addition to its breathtaking tropical appearance, this durable variety is a hardworking natural air scrubber that cleanses common household pollutants while building an impressive, tree-like silhouette over time.

  • Toxic to pets and children
  • Repot once every 2 years
  • Fertilize once a month
  • Average water
  • Bright, indirect light

About Ficus Elastica 'Ruby'

Origin

Derived from species native to tropical regions of South and Southeast Asia; this stunning variegated cultivar was specially selected for its dramatic strawberry-pink, ruby red, and cream leaf tones!

Air Purifying

This high-performing green diva works continuously to improve indoor air quality, actively scrubbing common household VOCs like formaldehyde, benzene, and trichloroethylene.

Toxicity

Keep away from curious pets! Contains irritating milky latex sap that causes mild skin irritation, drooling, and digestive distress in cats, dogs, and humans if stems are snapped or foliage is chewed.

Caring for Ficus Elastica 'Ruby'

Watering

Water when the top 50% of the soil mix has dried out completely; drench thoroughly until water drains from the pot, then empty excess runoff to keep roots healthy and prevent soggy conditions.

Light and Placement

Bright, indirect light is an absolute requirement; needs generous amounts of bright light to maintain those intense ruby and strawberry pigments, as low light causes the pink tones to revert to dull cream and green.

Nutrition

Give a light snack every 4 weeks during active spring and summer growth using a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer diluted to half-strength; pause feeding completely during fall and winter.

Repotting

Level up its home every 2 years in spring when roots crowd the pot; select a container with drainage holes and use a well-draining, chunky potting mix amended with perlite and orchid bark.

Pruning and Flowering

Prune leggy tops or main stems in early spring using sharp, clean shears to encourage branching; wipe away milky sap immediately, and note that indoor blooms are practically non-existent.

Ficus Elastica 'Ruby' SOS

Illness

Highly sensitive to sudden cold drafts and overwatering, which cause lower leaves to turn yellow and drop; watch out for scale, mealybugs, and spider mites lurking under broad leaves.

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