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Black-outlined botanical illustration of Burgundy Rubber Tree: Broad elliptic dark-green leaves; Burgundy undersides; Alternating petioles; Upright woody stem; Folded upper leaf — Specimen illustration

The Lacquered Bough

Burgundy Rubber Tree

Ficus elastica ‘Burgundy’

Light: Bright filtered or indirect light.
Watering: Allow some drying, then water and drain.

Read the care guide for Burgundy Rubber Tree ↗

Black-outlined botanical illustration of Ruby Rubber Tree: Broad elliptic blades; Gray-green cream pink sectors; Pink midribs; Edge-on leaf; Large drooping lower leaf — Specimen illustration

The Ruby Margin

Ruby Rubber Tree

Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’

Light: Bright filtered or indirect light.
Watering: Allow some drying, then water and drain.

Read the care guide for Ruby Rubber Tree ↗

Black-outlined botanical illustration of Ginseng Ficus: Exposed swollen tan root lobes; Woody trunk; Thin shoots; Green elliptic pointed blades — Specimen illustration

The Root-and-Crown Study

Ginseng Ficus

Ficus microcarpa - Ginseng form

Light: Bright filtered daylight.
Watering: Slight drying between drinks.

Read the care guide for Ginseng Ficus ↗

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