Ruby Variegated Rubber Plant Care

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Ruby variegated rubber plant care.

Rubber trees do not require much light but flourish in bright indirect light. In the greenhouse taking pictures for our houseplant care book. If you want your tree to grow evenly be sure to turn it periodically. A gorgeous variegated version of the burgundy rubber tree the strawberry colored leaves of the pink rubber tree make this plant a unique addition to any indoor space.

Their striking colors make the perfect statement plant for every home. Direct sunlight however will be too much for this plant and will burn it. Ficus elastica burgundy variegata ruby lined up in rows ready to be shipped out. The ficus elastica ruby also known as a variegated rubber tree is native to tropical regions of india and malaysia.

A nice brightly lit spot is ideal without direct sunlight. The variegated versions of the rubber tree come in shades of green yellow white cream pink and red. Water your rubber tree when the soil is slightly dry to the touch. This is especially true when it comes to fluctuations in temperature or air flow.

Watering too frequently may cause leaf yellowing. This week s plant s of the week are ficus elastica tineke and ruby commonly referred to as variegated rubber trees. If you grow this plant in your coll. Average room temperatures of 60 75 f 15 24 c are fine.

Its care is similar to that of the rubber tree however its unique tri colored variegation requires brighter light conditions than the burgundy variety to keep the colors strong and defined. Variegated rubber trees typically need water every 5 7 days in summer and every 10 14 in winter or when leaves look wilted. But like so many variegated plants the pink rubber tree can be slightly more sensitive and requires the right balance of light and humidity to thrive. Now let s go over all the care tips you need to know to have a thriving variegated rubber tree.

Avoid lower than 55 f 12 c sudden temperature drops and cold drafts. Rubber trees are finicky when it comes to change so be sure to pick a spot to place it and don t move it. Once dry water thoroughly. Rubber trees prefer a medium amount of indirect light but the variegated version needs some extra light to keep its beautiful variegated pattern.

Variegated rubber trees need lots of bright indirect light to. Also if water drains out of the pot to the saucer beneath dump it out. Avoid getting leaves wet and do not let a variegated rubber tree sit in water. Make sure water can drain from the plant and water your variegated rubber tree until water runs out of the bottom.

In the summer i water my rubber plant every 7 8 days because the sun is usually shining every day here in the sonoran desert. Before watering your variegated rubber tree check that the top 1 2 inches of soil is dry.