Ficus elastica, also known as India Rubber plant or India Rubber Fig, is native to the tropical rain forests of Malaysia, South America and India. In its native environment it can grow up to 100 ft tall, but for the common house plant its range is usually around one to eight feet in height. The Rubber Tree received its name from the white sap that oozes from its leaves and stems which has been used to produce rubber since the early 1900s. Ruby is a cultivar of Ficus elastica. Ruby has a sturdy, tree-like stem with dark green and rose-tinted oval leaves which are thicker than other house plants and have a beautiful natural shine.
We suggest watering the Ruby once a week allowing the soil to drain and dry.
Mature height for these houseplants is 8 feet indoors.
Indoor house plant size may vary
If ingested, the Ficus Ruby is highly toxic for people and animals, so keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
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