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Ficus Elastica Ruby
Ficus Elastica Ruby
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Ficus Elastica ‘Ruby’ is a stunning variegated Rubber Plant admired for its vibrant foliage featuring shades of pink, cream, green, and burgundy. Its bold coloration and glossy leaves create a striking tropical display, making it one of the most popular variegated Ficus varieties for modern indoor spaces.
Each new leaf emerges with beautiful pink tones that gradually mature into a blend of cream and green variegation, creating an ever-changing display of color. Combined with its upright growth habit and easy-care nature, Ficus Elastica ‘Ruby’ offers both beauty and versatility for plant enthusiasts of all experience levels.
Ficus Elastica ‘Ruby’ is ideal for plant lovers seeking a colorful, low-maintenance statement plant with exceptional variegation and year-round ornamental appeal.
🌟 What Makes It Special
✔ Vibrant Pink Variegation – Features stunning shades of pink, cream, green, and burgundy.
✔ Glossy Tropical Foliage – Thick, shiny leaves provide year-round visual interest.
✔ Easy-Care Houseplant – Adaptable and relatively low-maintenance once established.
✔ Upright Statement Growth – Creates a bold architectural presence indoors.
✔ Expertly Repotted – Nestled in our premium 5-component soil blend for strong roots and perfect moisture balance.
✔ Locally Grown & Acclimated – Grown under stable conditions for improved indoor adaptability.
🌿 Growth Habit
Ficus Elastica ‘Ruby’ grows in an upright, tree-like form with sturdy stems and large variegated leaves. It thrives in bright, indirect light, which helps maintain strong coloration and healthy growth. With proper care, it develops into a lush, colorful specimen that serves as a beautiful focal point in any room.
🧾 Please Note
Variegation intensity may vary from plant to plant and can change as new leaves emerge. All photos are representative examples only. Each plant is naturally unique and will vary in size, shape, and coloration while remaining consistent with the described variety.
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Plant Care Guide
Light: Thrives in bright, indirect light to maintain strong variegation. A few hours of soft morning sun is fine but avoid harsh afternoon sun. Low light will make the creamy tones fade and the plant turn greener.
Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix a blend with peat, perlite, and orchid bark works beautifully.
Water: Water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry. Ensure the pot has drainage holes this plant dislikes soggy roots. Reduce watering slightly during the winter months.
Temperature & Humidity: Loves warmth: 65–80°F (18–27°C).Average household humidity works fine, but it appreciates a little extra humidity in very dry conditions. Keep away from drafts, AC vents, and heaters.
Fertilizer: During the growing season (spring & summer), feed once a month with a diluted, balanced liquid fertilizer. Pause feeding in fall and winter.
Pruning: Wipe leaves occasionally to
keep them glossy and healthy. Prune leggy stems if you want a fuller, bushier
look.
Repotting – Repot young plants yearly, older ones every 2–3 years, using a slightly larger pot. Use well-draining soil, adding a layer of expanded clay at the bottom. Transfer the plant, fill gaps with fresh mix, and water well.
Safety: Toxic to pets and humans if ingested. Keep out of reach.
Canada Wide Shipping
All orders are shipped within 1–2 business days, with delivery times of 1–5 days depending on your location. Each plant is carefully packaged to ensure safe arrival, with complimentary insulation and heat packs included during colder months for optimal protection.
What to Expect
Each plant comes in its original nursery pot, which is typically 0.5–1 inch smaller than the listed size to ensure it fits neatly into a decorative pot of the same size.
As with all living things, each plant is unique. Natural variation in size, shape, and coloration is to be expected. We do our best to select a plant that closely matches the one shown on our website in the size you've chosen one that’s healthy, beautiful, and ready to thrive in your home.
Winter Safe Packaging
We carefully monitor the destination weather for every order to ensure your plants arrive safely. When needed, complimentary heat packs and insulation are included to protect them from cold temperatures during transit.
Seasonal Care Tips
Spring
As light returns and growth resumes, move your Ficus to a bright spot with indirect light. Resume regular watering when the top 2–5 cm of soil is dry and begin monthly fertilizing to support new growth.
Summer
Ficus thrives in warm, bright conditions. Water consistently as soil dries faster in the heat. If moving outdoors, transition gradually over 1–2 weeks to avoid leaf scorch from sudden sun exposure.
Fall
As daylight shortens, find a stable warm spot away from drafts and cold windows — and keep it there. Ficus is highly sensitive to being moved; relocating in fall often triggers significant leaf drop. Begin reducing watering and stop fertilizing.
Winter
Maintain the brightest available indirect light and water sparingly. Keep away from cold glass, heating vents, and drafts. Expect some leaf drop as the plant adjusts to lower light — this is normal. Avoid moving the plant once it has settled.