Burgundy Rubber Tree Live Plant in 1.5-Quart Pot – Ficus elastica

The Burgundy Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica) is a tropical evergreen foliage plant known for its broad, glossy leaves and deep burgundy coloration. Its bold foliage makes it a popular choice for indoor plant displays, offices, and bright living spaces.

This listing includes 1 live Burgundy Rubber Tree in a 1.5-quart grower pot. The container has a 6-inch top width and drainage holes. The plant has a reported shipping height of 12 inches, making it suitable for adding an established foliage accent to an indoor plant collection.

The Burgundy Rubber Tree prefers bright, indirect light and well-drained indoor potting mix. Allow the soil to dry somewhat between waterings rather than keeping it consistently wet. This plant is listed as unsafe for pets, so place it where cats, dogs, and other household animals cannot chew its leaves or stems. Its sap may also irritate skin.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Common Name: Burgundy Rubber Tree

• Scientific Name: Ficus elastica

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Pot Size: 1.5-quart grower pot

• Container Top Width: 6 inches

• Container Features: Drainage holes

• Foliage: Glossy, deep burgundy-toned leaves

• Plant Type: Tropical evergreen foliage plant

• Light Requirements: Bright, indirect light

• Soil: Well-draining indoor potting mix

• Watering: Water when the soil has dried somewhat

• Pet Safety: Unsafe for pets; keep out of reach of animals

• Use: Indoor plant displays, offices, and decorative containers

🧾 MATERIALS:

• 1 live Ficus elastica Burgundy Rubber Tree

• 1 grower pot

• Potting medium

📋 ATTRIBUTES:

• Common Name: Burgundy Rubber Tree

• Scientific Name: Ficus elastica

• Plant Type: Tropical evergreen foliage plant

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Flower/Fruit Color: Primarily grown for foliage; flowers and fruit are uncommon in typical indoor cultivation

• Sunlight: Bright, indirect light

• Soil: Well-draining indoor potting mix

• Water: Water when the soil has dried somewhat

• USDA Zone: Generally Zones 10–12 outdoors; commonly grown indoors in cooler climates

• Quantity: 1 live plant

• Shipping Height: Approx. 12 inches tall at time of shipping.

• Pot Volume: 1.5 quarts

• Container Top Width: 6 inches

• Container Type: Grower pot with drainage holes

• Pet Safety: Unsafe for pets

• Primary Keyword: Burgundy Rubber Tree live plant

• Secondary Keyword: Ficus elastica Burgundy

• Long-Tail Keyword: Burgundy Rubber Tree indoor plant in a 1.5-quart pot

❓ FAQ:

1. Which USDA zones are suitable for the Burgundy Rubber Tree? Burgundy Rubber Trees are tropical plants generally suited to outdoor growing in USDA Zones 10–12. In cooler regions, they are commonly grown indoors.

2. What kind of light does a Burgundy Rubber Tree need? Bright, indirect light is generally suitable. Avoid sudden exposure to intense direct sunlight, which may scorch leaves that have not acclimated.

3. How often should I water this rubber tree? Water when the soil has dried somewhat. Frequency varies with light, temperature, and indoor humidity, so check the soil rather than following a rigid schedule.

4. What is the growth habit of the Burgundy Rubber Tree? It has an upright growth habit with a central stem and large, glossy leaves. New foliage may develop burgundy or reddish tones.

5. Can the Burgundy Rubber Tree grow in a container indoors? Yes. This plant is supplied in a 1.5-quart grower pot with drainage holes and is commonly grown as an indoor container plant. It should be kept away from pets because it is listed as unsafe for them.