Ficus elastica 4in Ruby Rubber Tree shade Pink flowers in alkaline soils

Pink flowers in alkaline soils or blue in acidic soils

10-15' H x 3-6' W

Foliage matures to dark green before being covered with mauve flower spikes in late summer to early fall

'Sasaba' is Japanese for 'bamboo leaf'

Fragrant white flowers with yellow stamens bloom fall through winter

Ficus elastica 4in Ruby Rubber Tree shade Pink flowers in alkaline soilsCommon Name: Ruby Rubber Tree. Description: Large, thick, pink, cream, and green variegated leaves emanating from a central trunk. Light: Bright, indirect light. Water: Allow soil to dry out 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.