- Sourced from top California growers
- Hand-selected for health, shape and beauty
- Cleaned and shined with our own all-natural soaps
- Trimmed and pruned for blemishes
- Inspected and treated with systemic bug protection
- Soil is topped with preserved forest moss or pebbles for a refined finished touch
- Carefully wrapped, packed and sealed for their journey to you
Ruby Rubber Tree 4½ FT TALL Extra Large Plant Only
Estimated ship date: 08-20-2020
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High demand This plant-and-pot combo is currently available for backorder. Reserve this popular item now, or switch pot style or color to check for immediate availability!
Living plants need time to adapt to changing conditions. If your plant doesn't settle in comfortably within the first 45 days, we'll replace it.
Each and every order is hand-selected, inspected for health, treated for insects, pruned, cleaned and staged in your choice of planter.
Experience our custom-designed packaging, crafted for the safe and sustainable transit of your plants. Shipped via FedEx, UPS, and USPS, we ensure expedited delivery with package tracking, arriving in just 1 to 6 days. At checkout, customize your delivery by selecting a preferred shipping date to suit your schedule. Our packaging is innovatively designed to secure your plant and planter, minimizing soil displacement and guaranteeing your new green addition arrives in immaculate condition. Dedicated to environmental stewardship, our packagings are 99% recyclable, striving towards a greener delivery process.
Plant Details & Size
The strawberry-and-cream colored leaves of the Ruby Rubber Tree make it a unique option for any indoor space. This plant grows quickly in ideal conditions and requires bright indirect light to maintain its stylish color.
- Overall size from bottom of pot to the top leaf: 4½ FT TALL
- Nursery pot ⌀: 12 in
- Live, fully grown, healthy plant · Grown in the USA
- Native to southeast Asia
- Botanical name: Ficus elastica
*Please note that plants are grown naturally and can vary in height ± 10%. If you're looking for a specific height, please reach out and we'd be happy to help.
Is This the Right Plant for You?
Rubber Trees are popular ornamental plants that can grow to over 30 meters tall in the right conditions. Its name comes from the milky latex in its leaves which was once used to make natural rubber. Native to east India, in some parts of the country, the roots of the tree are guided over chasms to form natural bridges!
Difficulty: Expert
The Ruby Rubber Tree requires a special touch and is not recommended for absolute beginners
Pets
Careful with pets.
The plant may cause mild irritation if ingested.
Light
Prefers bright indirect light, but is adaptable to lower levels of light · View Light Guide
Care Essentials
Light
Prefers bright indirect light, but is adaptable to lower levels of light · View Light Guide
Water
Water evenly when top part of soil is dry, about once a week
Care Guide
Find more information in the complete care guide for the Ruby Rubber Tree.
Nursery Pots and Sleeves
Each plant arrives in a practical grow pot or felt sleeve that ensures proper drainage and healthy growth. With this collection, you have the freedom to create a look that’s uniquely yours with quality greenery Léon & George is known for.
What's included
When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, each order is prepared with the utmost care and service:
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