Burgundy Rubber Tree
5.0 out of 5 (2 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Also known as
Burgundy Rubber Plant
Taxonomy
Ficus elastica 'Burgundy'
Ficus
Moraceae
Rosales
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 1
Survivor 1
Large, lush leaves 1
@Gathererofn…
Lincoln, NE
04/06/2021
This little rubber plant was shipped to me during some unexpected below freezing temps this past winter! I thought she was a goner but I did The best I could and gave her chance. She has survived and…
How to care for Burgundy Rubber Tree
Water
How often to water your Burgundy Rubber Tree
every 9
Burgundy Rubber Tree needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.
Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Burgundy Rubber Tree in your home
a window
Burgundy Rubber Tree may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Burgundy Rubber Tree
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Burgundy Rubber Tree after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Burgundy Rubber Tree
Burgundy Rubber Tree
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
