Species Name: Ficus elastica

Common name(s): Ruby Variegated Rubber Plant

Defining Characteristics: 

• Tri-color variegated leaves featuring dusky green, cream, and ruby coloration
• A great low-maintenance plant that works well with modern interior design layouts
• A compact version of the larger variety shrub, its slow growth rate makes it ideal for indoor settings

Recommended Pot Size: Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: Above 65°F

Humidity: Dry (0-30%)   Moderate (30-70%)   Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Moderate Watering. Water once the top inch of soil becomes dry. 

Lighting:  Full Shade     Partial Shade      Full Sun

Soil type: Well-draining potting soil or a prepared soil mixture such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil mix offered Here. 

Growth rate: Slow 

Height: 1-8’ (indoors)

Origin: Tropical Asia, India, and Malaysia

Regional locality: Grows in tropical rainforests

USDA Hardiness Zone: 10-11

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Care Notes: The large leaves of this plant can easily accumulate dust. Wiping down your plant's leaves with a damp cloth once a month is beneficial to its overall health. Place in brighter light to enhance the burgundy coloration. 

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.