{"product_id":"ficus-elastica-burgundy","title":"Ficus elastica 'Burgundy'","description":"\u003cp\u003eFicus elastica 'Burgundy' is the Rubber Tree that committed to dark with the kind of complete and unambiguous conviction that makes every other dark-leafed houseplant look like it was hedging its bets—those broad, substantially leathery, high-gloss leaves in deep burgundy to near-black with a surface so richly dark and so precisely glossy it looks less like a standard Ficus and more like something that was specifically lacquered in the most botanical dark burgundy available and then given the ability to grow into a substantial, upright architectural specimen that makes every corner it occupies look like someone made a very deliberate and very sophisticated decision about darkness and light. She builds into the same impressive, upright, progressively branching tree form the elastica is famous for, but in a colorway so deeply dark and so richly burgundy it makes the standard green form look like it was being unnecessarily conservative about the whole thing. Dark, burgundy, high-gloss, and entirely committed to being the most architecturally sophisticated and most richly dark Rubber Tree available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Card\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bright indirect to some direct morning sun. That deep burgundy to near-black glossy surface stays most richly dark and most precisely lacquered-looking with good light; low light causes the burgundy to dull toward plain dark green and the whole sophisticated dark architectural presence loses the rich depth that makes the Burgundy so precisely worth having.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e — Let the top 1–2 inches dry between waterings, then water thoroughly and drain. More forgiving than many dark-leafed plants; overwatering causes leaf drop that is both dramatic and avoidable—well-draining mix keeps roots happy and that deep burgundy glossy surface most richly dark and most architecturally impressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e💨 \u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Average to moderate, 40–60%. Comfortable in typical home humidity; wipe those broad substantially leathery burgundy leaves occasionally with a damp cloth to keep them most richly glossy and most precisely lacquered—dust dims the deep burgundy surface faster than anything else and she deserves better than a dusty finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e — 60–80°F. Never below 55°F. No cold drafts, no sudden temperature swings, no moving her once she's settled—Ficus have strong and well-documented opinions about being relocated and the Burgundy expresses those opinions through dramatic leaf drop that is immediate, disproportionate, and entirely avoidable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/strong\u003e — Half-strength balanced liquid every 4 weeks in spring and summer. Monthly in early fall. Nothing in winter; consistent feeding supports steady upright architectural growth and keeps that deep burgundy glossy surface at its most richly dark and most precisely sophisticated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eToxicity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans. Latex sap causes skin irritation and digestive upset if ingested; handle with gloves when pruning and keep away from pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e🐣 \u003cstrong\u003eBeginner Friendly?\u003c\/strong\u003e — Getting there. More forgiving than many dark-leafed large plants with a deeply burgundy glossy architectural payoff that genuinely justifies the real estate—intermediate growers with a bright spot and a commitment to not moving it will find the Burgundy Rubber Tree one of the most richly dark and most architecturally sophisticated statement plants available indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW OUR SHIPPING WORKS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor more details, please see our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e to support your plants for a healthy journey in all seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: What you see is the vibe — not the exact plant. 🌿 Each plant has its own personality (some a little more dramatic than others). Leaf shape, size, and variegation will vary, but pot size is consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cascade Tropicals","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":62667742085507,"sku":"B199970","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/botanybooksandbooze.com\/products\/ficus-elastica-burgundy","provider":"Botany Books \u0026 Booze","version":"1.0","type":"link"}