Burgundy Rubber Tree Plant - Ficus elastica Burgundy

Ficus elastica 'Burgundy', commonly known as the Burgundy Rubber Tree, is one of the most striking and popular large indoor plants available. With its broad, glossy leaves in deep shades of burgundy, purple, and dark green, this bold upright plant makes an immediate statement in any interior space from a sun-drenched living room to a commercial foyer.

The large, rubber-like leaves emerge with a rich reddish-burgundy hue that deepens to near-black in lower light conditions, creating a dramatic, moody aesthetic that pairs beautifully with both contemporary and tropical interior styles. Growing on tall, upright stems, 'Burgundy' develops into an impressive indoor tree reaching 2-4m in height, making it one of the most impactful statement plants you can bring indoors.

Easy to care for and fast growing, it thrives in bright indirect light to semi-shade and prefers a well-drained loamy or sandy potting mix kept consistently moist. A low-maintenance choice for home or commercial use, it is generally trouble free and rewards minimal attention with lush, dramatic foliage year round.

Key Features:

• Soil: Use a well drained loamy or sandy potting mix. Good drainage is essential, avoid heavy soils or pots without drainage holes that can lead to root rot.
• Light: Bright indirect light to semi-shade. Avoid direct harsh sunlight which can scorch the leaves, and keep away from cold draughts and air conditioning vents. Leaf colour is most intense in brighter indirect light.
• Watering: Water moderately, allowing the top few centimetres of soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Keep consistently moist during the growing season (spring and summer) and reduce watering in winter. Never allow the plant to sit in standing water.
• Fertiliser: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser every 4-6 weeks during spring and summer. Reduce or cease feeding in autumn and winter when growth slows. Avoid over-fertilising, which can cause leggy growth.
• Maintenance: Low maintenance overall. Wipe leaves regularly with a damp cloth to remove dust and keep them looking glossy and healthy. Monitor for mealybugs, particularly in the leaf axils and undersides. Repot every 2-3 years or when roots begin to emerge from the drainage holes.
• Flowering: Flowers are insignificant and rarely produced indoors. This plant is grown entirely for its spectacular foliage. No fragrance.

Ficus elastica 'Burgundy' can drop leaves when moved to a new location, this is normal as it adjusts to its new light and temperature conditions. Once settled, it is a very stable and reliable plant. To encourage the deepest, richest leaf colour, position it in the brightest indirect light available without exposing it to direct sun.

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