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Ficus elastica 'Burgundy' is the Rubber Tree that committed to dark with the kind of complete and unambiguous conviction that makes every other dark-leafed houseplant look like it was hedging its bets—those broad, substantially leathery, high-gloss leaves in deep burgundy to near-black with a surface so richly dark and so precisely glossy it looks less like a standard Ficus and more like something that was specifically lacquered in the most botanical dark burgundy available and then given the ability to grow into a substantial, upright architectural specimen that makes every corner it occupies look like someone made a very deliberate and very sophisticated decision about darkness and light. She builds into the same impressive, upright, progressively branching tree form the elastica is famous for, but in a colorway so deeply dark and so richly burgundy it makes the standard green form look like it was being unnecessarily conservative about the whole thing. Dark, burgundy, high-gloss, and entirely committed to being the most architecturally sophisticated and most richly dark Rubber Tree available.Care Card🌿 Light — Bright indirect to some direct morning sun. That deep burgundy to near-black glossy surface stays most richly dark and most precisely lacquered-looking with good light; low light causes the burgundy to dull toward plain dark green and the whole sophisticated dark architectural presence loses the rich depth that makes the Burgundy so precisely worth having.💧 Water — Let the top 1–2 inches dry between waterings, then water thoroughly and drain. More forgiving than many dark-leafed plants; overwatering causes leaf drop that is both dramatic and avoidable—well-draining mix keeps roots happy and that deep burgundy glossy surface most richly dark and most architecturally impressive.💨 Humidity — Average to moderate, 40–60%. Comfortable in typical home humidity; wipe those broad substantially leathery burgundy leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to keep them most richly glossy and most precisely lacquered—dust dims the deep burgundy surface faster than anything else and she deserves better than a dusty finish.🌡️ Temperature — 60–80°F. Never below 55°F. No cold drafts, no sudden temperature swings, no moving her once she's settled—Ficus have strong and well-documented opinions about being relocated and the Burgundy expresses those opinions through dramatic leaf drop that is immediate, disproportionate, and entirely avoidable.🌱 Fertilizer — Half-strength balanced liquid every 4 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in early fall. Nothing in winter; consistent feeding supports steady upright architectural growth and keeps that deep burgundy glossy surface at its most richly dark and most precisely sophisticated.⚠️ Toxicity — Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. Latex sap causes skin irritation and digestive upset if ingested; handle with gloves when pruning and keep away from pets.🐣 Beginner Friendly? — Getting there. More forgiving than many dark-leafed large plants with a deeply burgundy glossy architectural payoff that genuinely justifies the real estate—intermediate growers with a bright spot and a commitment to not moving it will find the Burgundy Rubber Tree one of the most richly dark and most architecturally sophisticated statement plants available indoors.HOW OUR SHIPPING WORKS For more details, please see our Shipping Policy to support your plants for a healthy journey in all seasons.PLEASE NOTE: What you see is the vibe — not the exact plant. 🌿 Each plant has its own personality (some a little more dramatic than others). Leaf shape, size, and variegation will vary, but pot size is consistent.

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