Ficus elastica 'Ruby' (Rubber Plant)The Ficus elastica ruby is an attractive, rose tinted variety of the Ficus elastica. Just like the more common Ficus elastica, the ruby Ficus elastica have glossy ovate leaves and a vertical growth habit. The only difference is that their leaves are marked in red, dark pink, and cream. The vividness of the red varies between plants.

Dimensions: 22" x 11" x 5"

giving this plant it's nickname

Round and heavily puckered leaves are bright golden surrounded by a dark green border

gray-silver foliage

Plant Characteristic Evergreen Exposure Full sun Color Cream / Brown Height 6in - 12in Habit Upright Spacing 12-18in Water Let dry between waterings Bloom Time June

eventually forming a large mound

This conifer will eventually become a large tree and makes a fantastic and elegant form for the garden that has the room for it

the easy-care

Each soft yellow needle has a bright green striation along its length

Slender leaves that vary from white

A flat-topped bush when young

July Hardiness Zone 5 Category Ornamental Grasses Sub Category Drought Tolerant