Ficus elastica 4in Ruby Rubber Tree shade dark green fronds are finely

dark green fronds are finely divided and overlapping

Can lose leaves with too little light

Pink flowers in alkaline soils or blue in acidic soils

star-shaped flowers from spring into summer

Fragrant white flowers with yellow stamens bloom fall through winter

Ficus elastica 4in Ruby Rubber Tree shade dark green fronds are finelyCommon Name: Ruby Rubber Tree. Description: Large, thick, pink, cream, and green variegated leaves emanating from a central trunk. Light: Bright, indirect light. Water: Allow soil to dry out between waterings. Origins: Native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Interesting Fact: This plant was once used for latex production, but lost popularity around 1920 when replaced by the Brazilian rubber tree.