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Ficus "Ruby Red" - Questions?

Dypsisdean

By Dypsisdean
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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Dypsisdean Grand Master

Dypsisdean

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Does anyone know the eventual size of this plant in the tropics? And does it keep its coloration? All the info I find is how to grow it as a houseplant.

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PalmatierMeg Grand Master

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Is that a cultivar of Ficus elastica? If so, it could reach 50'. There is a huge standard F.e. next to our timeshare on Ft. Myers Beach.

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Elevation: 15 feet

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2 hours ago, PalmatierMeg said:

Is that a cultivar of Ficus elastica? If so, it could reach 50'. There is a huge standard F.e. next to our timeshare on Ft. Myers Beach.

I believe it is, or could be - but just a guess. While I see a lot of these offered for sale small, I have never seen a big one - so that is why I asked. Either they don't get big, or they don't hold the color. Or - no one has ever let one get large - hence my questioning.

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I agree with Meg. The Ficus elastica does grow large but much slower than most Ficus. Also, the bright ruby red color of your plant moderates (at least here in Fl.) but does retain the reddish hue.

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