Ficus elastica 10in Ruby Rubber Tree evergreen Bressingham Purple Jacob's Ladder

Bressingham Purple Jacob's Ladder

citrus-scented

Creamy pink flowers clusters in spring followed by blackish-red fall berries

Recently reclassified to genus Dracaena

Glossy leaves are dark reddish-purple all year long

Ficus elastica 10in Ruby Rubber Tree evergreen Bressingham Purple Jacob's LadderCommon 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.