Botanical Specifications

☀️ Light Exposure Bright indirect sunlight with mild morning sun.

💧 Watering Cadence Allow top 50% of soil to dry between waterings.

🌱 Substrate & Soil Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.

🪴 Grow Pot Size Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.

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Ficus Ruby (Ficus elastica 'Ruby')

Name: Ficus Ruby (Ficus elastica 'Ruby')
Brand: Palma
SKU: 6_FICUS_RUBY.PINK_NURSERY.POT
Price: 24.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Ficus elastica 'Ruby'

Dazzling variegated rubber tree boasting glossy burgundy, deep emerald, and glowing strawberry-pink flushed leaves.

$24.00

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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.

About This Botanical

A vibrant, dramatic statement tree, Ficus elastica 'Ruby' is a coveted rubber tree cultivar renowned for its glossy, oval leaves marbled in dark green, creamy white, and a luminous strawberry-ruby pink glow that radiates from new shoots.

With thick architectural foliage and sturdy upright growth, Ficus Ruby brings bold botanical color and sculptural presence to sunlit corners and living areas. It requires bright filtered sunlight to maintain its signature ruby coloration and moderate watering.

Botanical Care Essentials

☀️ Light: Bright indirect sunlight to mild morning sun; abundant light intensifies strawberry-ruby blush.
💧 Watering: Water thoroughly when top 50% of potting medium is dry to the touch.
🌱 Soil: Chunky, fast-draining potting mix amended with perlite and bark.
🐾 Pet Safety: Toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA listed: ficin sap).

⚡ Quick Facts

At a Glance

• Light: Bright indirect sunlight with mild morning sun.
• Water: Allow top 50% of soil to dry between waterings.
• Mature size: 3–6+ ft tall upright tree indoors.
• Pet safety: Toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA listed: ficin sap).
• Beginner-friendly: Yes — robust, forgiving indoor tree.

Common Question Care Clarification

“Why is my Ficus Ruby losing its pink color and turning cream or green?”

The rich pink pigmentation requires high levels of bright indirect light. In lower light settings, new leaves will develop standard cream and green variegation without the pink blush.

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