How to Care for Ficus elastica 'Ruby' (Rubber Plant)

Korean name: 고무나무 루비

Ficus elastica 'Ruby' is an indoor ornamental plant known for its thick, glossy leaves with striking red edges and midribs. It grows to a manageable size and thrives in indirect bright light. It is also valued for its air-purifying properties, making it beneficial for indoor environments.

Key facts

• Category: Air-purifying plant
• Family: Moraceae
• Difficulty: Easy
• Where to keep: indoors
• Native to: India, Southeast Asia
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Air purifying: Helps clean indoor air.
• Traits: Air-purifying, Beginner-friendly, Broad Leaves
• Also known as: Ficus elastica, Rubber Plant, Rubber Tree

Care Guide

• Light: Prefers bright, indirect light.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the top soil feels dry.
• Soil: Use well-draining soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.
• Temperature: 18~27°C
• Fertilizer: Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season.

Common questions

How often should you water Ficus elastica 'Ruby'?

Water thoroughly when the top soil feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Ficus elastica 'Ruby'?

It likes Prefers bright, indirect light.. You can grow it indoors. Use Use well-draining soil..

Is Ficus elastica 'Ruby' safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Ficus elastica 'Ruby' good for beginners?

Difficulty: Easy. It is forgiving enough for a first plant. Keep it around 18~27°C. Humidity: Maintain moderate humidity.. Fertilise Apply diluted liquid fertilizer once a month during the growing season..