Ficus Elastica Ruby | 13cm Pot

A pink and cream variegated ornamental fig rubber plant houseplant. Position: bright but indirect light Soil: good potting compost Rate of growth: average to fast Hardiness: tender (indoors only) Current height: approximately 40cm (+ or – 10% including the pot) Pot cover: choose a 14cm pot cover to give a good fit over the pot The unique, tri-coloured variegation on ‘Ruby’ varies from a pink-tinged cream to coral-pink with the new rubbery leaves unfurling from an intense pinky orange sheath. To keep the colours strong and defined in this rubber plant, it must have brighter conditions than other darker-leaved forms such as ‘Robusta’ or ‘Abidjan’ but it will enjoy the same humid conditions and a few hours of early, direct sunshine as other ornamental figs. Home care: These are easy plants to care for as long as you are careful with the watering. Only water once the compost is dry to the touch, and make sure that the plant isn’t left standing in water. You can mist the leaves during the summer to increase the humidity. Occasionally wash the leaves with a damp sponge or cloth to keep the foliage glossy. Try to maintain an average temperature no lower than 12°C in the winter, and avoid any sudden drops in the temperature and cold draughts.