Large Ficus Elastica - Ruby Plant
The Ficus Elastica Ruby Plant is a relatively new spin on the classic and very popular Rubber Tree Plant. Featuring an abundance of striking ruby red, green and cream foliage, this indoor plant will feature beautifully in any home or office.
Our large plants are in 170mm gardener's pots. They are presented in a custom made hessian planter pouch with a personalised postcard and care instructions.
- CARE GUIDE
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All of our indoor plants are thoughtfully selected for their easy-to-care-for nature.
You’ll find specific care instructions below, but don’t worry - whether you’re treating yourself or sending a gift, we’ll include simple care instructions with your order to help your plant thrive.
CARE LEVEL
Moderate – striking and hardy but appreciates a consistent routine.LIGHT
Loves bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant variegation. Can tolerate moderate light but colour may fade. Avoid direct sun, which can burn the leaves.WATER
Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry. Allow water to drain freely and never let it sit in soggy soil. Cut back watering in cooler months.HUMIDITY
Tolerates average indoor humidity but prefers a little extra moisture. Mist occasionally in dry conditions.FEEDING
Feed monthly in spring and summer with a gentle liquid fertiliser. Hold off during autumn and winter.LEAF CARE
Wipe leaves with a damp cloth to keep them glossy and dust-free – helps the variegation shine!PET FRIENDLY?
Not pet safe. Keep out of reach of curious pets and children.EXTRA TIPS
Rotate your plant regularly for even growth | Droopy leaves? Usually, a sign it’s thirsty Loves consistency – avoid cold drafts and big moves. - WHEN AND HOW TO RE-POT
- Your Hello Botanical plant gift can happily remain in the plastic gardener’s pot and our hessian pot cover for 2-3 months or more. Indoor plants do best if they are left in the plastic gardener's pot for at least a few months. When it is time to re-pot, it's best to re-pot up (into a slightly larger pot) to promote continued growth. You may like to add-on a Mr Kitly selfwatering pot to your plant gift (size 170mm for our small plants, size 250mm for our large plants). We provide individualised advice on how and when to re-pot, per plant, per recipient. We include an information leaflet with your gift, and are available by email or DM anytime for further advice.
- IMPORTANT DELIVERY INFO
- The plant gift delivery fee ranges between $15 and $40. For indoor plant deliveries, we exclusively use premium door to door courier services and only deliver locally (Melbourne and Geelong), to ensure their healthy and fast arrival.
We sent a large Ficus tree as a condolence gift which arrived as specified and was much appreciated.