Burgundy Rubber Tree

Burgundy is a named form of Ficus elastica, the rubber tree, in the Moraceae family. [10][12]

Its large, glossy foliage combines deep green with burgundy to purple tones. [11][12]

Give the plant bright filtered or indirect sunlight indoors. [13]

Use a freely draining houseplant compost. A loam-based mix with fine bark or a peat-free multipurpose mix suits ornamental figs. [14]

Choose a draining pot sized to the roots and stable enough to support the plant. Check fresh medium for added fertilizer before feeding. [2][4]

Choose a settled spot with steady room warmth, away from cold drafts. [11]

Moderate household humidity suits rubber trees. [11]

During active growth, feed monthly with a high-nitrogen fertilizer suited to foliage houseplants, following its label directions. [13]

Shorten main branches to encourage a bushier plant, or retain the main stem for an upright tree form. [11]

Remove dust from leaves with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. [11]

Reduce watering as indoor growth slows, while continuing to check the mix. [11]

Concentrate feeding during active growth. [13]

Burgundy carries deep, purple-flushed foliage; Ruby has gray-green leaves with irregular red, pink and cream edges. Both are forms of Ficus elastica. [12]

Baby rubber plant is Peperomia obtusifolia in Piperaceae. It belongs to a different plant family from the Moraceae rubber tree. [18][11]