Ruby Rubber Plant · Temperature

Ruby Rubber Plant · Ficus elastica Ruby
Also known as: Rubber plant, Rubber tree, Indian rubber tree, Variegated rubber plant

Grow in a loam-based or other well-drained houseplant compost. Place in bright, indirect light; insufficient light causes the pink and cream variegation to fade. Water thoroughly when the top few centimetres of the compost feel dry, and make sure excess water drains away freely. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks from spring to summer, withholding feed in winter. Keep temperatures above 5°C, and avoid cold draughts; the plant grows best at 16-24°C.

Watering: Water when the top 2-3 cm of compost becomes dry; reduce watering in winter.Sunlight: Information to be completedMildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested; the milky sap can irritate skin and eyes.