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Ficus elastica
Burgundy rubber plant
Rubber plant with thick, glossy, deep burgundy-toned leaves. Keep by a bright window in indirect light, away from air-con drafts.
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All-purpose plant food
Optional extra
Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer for Home Gardening 250ml/1.45L
Optional feed during active growth; dilute to the bottle label and pause when roots are stressed.
Plant characteristics & growing tips
Burgundy rubber plant · Ficus elastica
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Bright indirect light
- Habit
- Upright evergreen tree grown as a houseplant
- Character
- Rubber plant with thick, glossy, deep burgundy-toned leaves
- Root medium
- Free-draining, soil-based potting mix
- Display
- Evergreen all year; new leaves unfurl from a sheath at the stem tip
- Supplied size
- Confirm the current supplied size
Hong Kong growing tips
- Position
- Keep by a bright window in indirect light, away from air-con drafts
- Watering
- Water once the top of the mix dries; water less in winter
- Lower leaves
- Occasional yellowing and drop of lower leaves is normal
- Dusting
- Wipe dust off the leaves with a damp soft cloth
- Milky sap
- Cut leaves and stems drip milky sap; wear gloves and protect floors
- Pests
- Check leaf undersides and leaf joints for scale and mealybugs
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a spot with bright indirect light, shaded from afternoon sun and air-con drafts.
- Use free-draining, soil-based potting mix. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Keep by a bright window in indirect light, away from air-con drafts.
Care in Hong Kong
- WateringWater once the top of the mix dries; water less in winter
- Lower leavesOccasional yellowing and drop of lower leaves is normal
- DustingWipe dust off the leaves with a damp soft cloth
Plants to pair with it
Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
ZZ Plant
Its glossy dark leaves sit lower and set off the rubber plant's height; water its pot less often.
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Peace Lily
Deep green leaves add a lower layer by the window; it likes moister soil, so water each pot by its own dryness.
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Snake Plant
Upright sword-shaped leaves contrast with the rubber plant's broad foliage; let its pot dry out fully between waterings.
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Frequently asked questions
Burgundy rubber plant
Will the leaves always be deep burgundy?
Leaf colour varies with light, leaf age and batch; photos are for reference only.
Why is it dropping leaves after moving home?
Rubber plants dislike being moved; temperature drops, cold drafts and overwatering can all cause leaf drop. Settle it in one spot.
Can I prune it to make it bushier?
Yes. Cutting back main stems encourages branching; left unpruned it grows taller and narrower. Cuts will drip sap.
Can it go on a balcony?
It is best by a bright indoor window. On a covered balcony, keep it out of afternoon sun, strong wind and cold snaps.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.