Ficus elastica 4in Ruby Rubber Tree shade raspberry-like fruit in summer

raspberry-like fruit in summer

Showy deep red-pink to purple mophead blooms

dark green fronds are finely divided and overlapping

Evergreen conifer with an upright

'Sasaba' is Japanese for 'bamboo leaf'

Ficus elastica 4in Ruby Rubber Tree shade raspberry-like fruit in summerCommon 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.