Ficus elastica 4in Ruby Rubber Tree shade Fragrant white flowers with yellow

Fragrant white flowers with yellow stamens bloom fall through winter

Can lose leaves with too little light

raspberry-like fruit in summer

'Sasaba' is Japanese for 'bamboo leaf'

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

Ficus elastica 4in Ruby Rubber Tree shade Fragrant white flowers with yellowCommon 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.