Ficus elastica‘Ruby’ is a gorgeous ficus plant with variegated leaves that have patches of cream, pink and green.The ‘Ruby’ is like theFicus elastica‘Tenike’ but has stronger hues of pink.Ficus elasticais commonly called the rubber tree because its white coloured sap makes rubber, which is a key ingredient for tyres and many more rubber-based products. Ensure the sap does not meet your skin as it can cause irritation.This is an excellentindoor plant for home or commercial use.

Ficus plants have extremely invasive roots so, in urban gardens, it is strongly advisable to keep them in pots or containers rather than planting them in the ground.