Ficus elastica 6in Burgundy Rubber Tree fallinterest Part of the Sword Fern

Part of the Sword Fern (Nephrolepidaceae) family

Dwarf evergreen conifer with a columnar habit

gray-green needles with silvery undersides

Western Red Cedar

but when it does it has attractive yellow flower bracts

Ficus elastica 6in Burgundy Rubber Tree fallinterest Part of the Sword FernCommon Name: Burgundy Rubber Tree. Description: Large, thick, shiny, burgundy leaves emanating from a central trunk. Light: Bright, indirect light. Water: Allow soil to dry out in 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.