Ficus Elastica 'Ruby Pink'

🌿✨ Ficus Elastica Ruby Pink (Ruby Rubber Plant) ✨🌿

Step into the magical world of the Ficus Elastica Ruby Pink, a plant that dazzles with its vibrant, tricolor foliage! This rare and exotic beauty is a must-have for any plant enthusiast seeking to add a touch of enchantment to their collection.

Origin: Native to the lush, tropical regions of India and Malaysia, the Ficus Elastica Ruby Pink is celebrated for its striking variegation and robust nature. This evergreen perennial is a cultivar of the rubber tree, known for its resilience and stunning appearance.

Appearance: The Ficus Elastica Ruby Pink features thick, rubbery leaves adorned with a gorgeous patchwork of cream, pink, and bronzed green. Its upright growth habit and lush foliage make it a captivating focal point in any room.

Light: This magical plant thrives in bright, indirect light. Place it near a window where it can receive plenty of natural light, but avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch its leaves. Brighter light will help maintain its colorful variegation.

Water: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering to prevent overwatering.

Soil: Plant your Ficus Elastica Ruby Pink in well-draining soil rich in organic matter. A mix of potting soil, perlite, and sand works wonders for this beauty.

Care Tips: The Ficus Elastica Ruby Pink prefers stable conditions and does not like to be moved frequently. Dust the leaves regularly to keep them clean and ensure they can photosynthesize properly. Feed this plant once per month with diluted houseplant fertilizer during the growing season.

Magical Touch: With proper care, the Ficus Elastica Ruby Pink can grow into a magnificent indoor tree, reaching heights of 3-6 feet. Its presence will transform your space into a verdant sanctuary, filled with the magic of nature.

Bring home the Ficus Elastica Ruby Pink and let its enchanting beauty elevate your botanical collection! 🌿✨

• Botanical Name: Ficus elastica

• Common Name(s): Variegated Rubber tree, Ficus Elastica Ruby

• Description: Native to tropical regions of India and Malaysia, Ficus Ruby Pink is a hardy, vibrant evergreen plant with red-pink and white variegation. Care is similar to other rubber plants, but the variegation requires more light than the 'Burgundy' variety. It won't do well in low light spaces, so place in bright indirect light. Water to keep soil moist at all times. Ficus elastica is a source of latex that is toxic to the skin, and poisonous if taken internally, so pet-owners and those allergic to latex should be cautious.