Ficus elastica 4in Ruby Rubber Tree shade 'Sasaba' is Japanese for 'bamboo

'Sasaba' is Japanese for 'bamboo leaf'

raspberry-like fruit in summer

Pink flowers in alkaline soils or blue in acidic soils

Fragrant white flowers with yellow stamens bloom fall through winter

star-shaped flowers from spring into summer

Ficus elastica 4in Ruby Rubber Tree shade 'Sasaba' is Japanese for 'bambooCommon 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.