Ficus Decora Burgundy (Rubber Plant), 3.5-Inch Pot

Ficus Decora Burgundy, a dark-leaved rubber plant, brings a glossy, sculptural accent to a bright room. Its broad, oval leaves are deep green with burgundy tones that can look nearly black, while new growth often emerges in a reddish sheath. Leaf color and fullness vary naturally.

Points of interest and size

• One live Ficus Decora Burgundy in a 3.5-inch nursery grow pot.
• A small young plant when shipped; estimated mature indoor height is about 6–10 feet with time and suitable conditions. Pruning can keep it smaller.

Care guide

• Light: Give bright indirect or filtered light; gentle morning sun can help maintain its rich color. Avoid harsh afternoon sun, and rotate the pot periodically for even growth.
• Water: Water thoroughly when the top 1–2 inches of mix dry, then let excess drain. Water less often in winter and avoid soggy soil.
• Soil: Use a well-draining indoor potting mix with perlite in a pot with drainage holes.
• Humidity and temperature: Average household humidity works, though moderate humidity helps new leaves unfurl. Keep warm and away from cold drafts or hot vents.
• Feeding: During spring and summer growth, apply balanced houseplant fertilizer diluted according to its label about monthly; reduce or pause in winter.
• Pruning: Remove damaged leaves with clean tools. An established plant can be cut above a node to encourage branching; avoid getting the milky sap on skin.
• Repotting: Check roots about every 1–2 years. If crowded, move up one pot size into fresh draining mix and keep the same planting depth.
• Propagation: Root an established stem cutting with at least one node in warm, bright indirect conditions, in water or an airy moist mix. A young plant may not yet have a suitable stem to cut.

Pet safety

Not safe for pets or children.

What you receive and optional planter

One live Ficus Decora Burgundy in its 3.5-inch nursery grow pot. The white Basel 4.7-inch decorative planter is sold separately. Measure the nursery pot’s outside width before ordering to confirm fit. Basel has no drainage hole: remove the nursery pot for watering, let it drain fully, then return it. Decorative furnishings are not included.