Ficus elastica 'Burgundy'

Ficus elastica 'Burgundy'Ficus always makes for great houseplants. A classic for sure! Ficus elastica is known for their intensely black foliage. Care: We recommend watering on a consistent watering schedule roughly around every 7 days, but only when the pot is nearly dry. They prefer bright indirect light but they can handle 2 3 hours of direct sun in the morning or evening. They do NOT do well when in lower light conditions! When repotting, use a semi coarse or chunky soil.

water when first 1-2" of soil starts to try out

use a semi-coarse or chunky soil that is well draining

but a nice bright filtered light or even dappled sun will cause them to blush with darker colors

They will like to be watered when the first 1-2 inches are dry out which should roughly be about once a week

They do NOT do well when in lower light conditions

This will also do best in a bright filtered light

This will do best in a bright filtered light

This may roughly be once a week depending on your home environment

Their mature leaf shape is very variable

They are known their distinct markings and for their photonastic movements

They offer beautiful silvery foliage and are quite a prolific grower

When re-potting