Common
name: "Burgundy Rubber Plant"
Latin name: Ficus elastica decora 'Burgundy'
Native
to: Man made
Growth habit: An upright bush that over time may turn
in to a tree.
Flowers: No
Temps: Normal indoor temps
Humidity: Not critical. Pests: Not effected by many
pests
Lighting:
Pictured
Houseplant:
10" Ficus Burgundy Bush
Houseplant
Cultural
information: Although you don't really see it in the
picture... Ficus Burgundy is a dark reddish-burgundy color. If
placed in to low of light, the plant will turn all green like
Ficus Robusta. Place your "Rubber Plant" bush in strong
light that shines on the entire plant. Rotate weekly if the back
side of the plant is on a wall.
Your plant may have a coil of roots near the top of the soil
making it difficult to probe the soil for watering. If this is the
case water your plant thoroughly with tepid water, then pick it up
an feel how heavy it is. The next time you check for water...
pickup it up again, if it's much lighter... it probably safe to
water it. Feed bi-monthly. Propagation by stem cuttings is
difficult.
