Ficus elastica 5gal Burgundy Rubber Tree essentials Blooms from summer to fall

Blooms from summer to fall

Pale lilac-blue flower spikes in summer

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Gray drupe fruits from late summer to late fall

Ficus elastica 5gal Burgundy Rubber Tree essentials Blooms from summer to fallCommon Name: Burgundy Rubber Tree. Description: Large, thick, shiny, burgundy leaves emanating from a central trunk. Light: Bright, indirect light. Water: Allow soil to dry out in between waterings. Origins: Native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Interesting Fact: This plant was once used for latex production, but lost popularity around 1920 when replaced by the Brazilian rubber tree.