PlantFiles: Rubber Tree
Ficus elastica 'Burgundy'

does any one know if i just stick my cuttings into soil, or root themin water? any feed back would be helpful

I purchased this plant 01-25-07. The label only stated Robusta/Burgandy. Since searching this site, I've learned it is a rubber tree burandy. It's in a 6 inch pot with a lot of roots showing. Should I repot.

This is the first time I've tried this plant,so far it has done fine,will let you know in couple months.It can stand a lot sunshine.It has been in 90'sjuly,august

This is an extremely hardy plant, that can tolerate very low tempetatures and a certain amount of frost, although a long period of time under such conditions can cause some damage to the plant (leaves will probably fall under severe frost, but the plant is likely to recover later). It is one of the most popular outdoors plants in Greece (zones ranging between 7a and 9b) and it can be seen growing happily in pots, in thousand of balconies and yards and occasionally, producing massive trees if planted in the ground and given some years. In the center of Athens there is a huge Ruber Tree squeezed between two buildings, that must be at least 60 ft. high and trully awsome. Although snow is not very common in the city, every now and then trees and plants can be covered by it for a few hours or even days (well, this is quite unusual), but most of the rubber trees don't seem to be particularly bothered. It can also tolerate strong winds and coastal conditions and is equally comfortable in shade or under full sun (except if it's a really young plant). It's very resistant to dry conditions and can survive very harsh droughts, but naturally will thrive with plenty of water, especially if the weather gets really hot (common thing during greek summer).
Overall, I would say that it's one of the most adaptable plants and indeed very easy and friendly to every gardener.

This plant grows well in containers at the edge of a verandah where it recieves full sun until noon in Adelaide, South Australia.

Have a 20' tree next to our pool cage. Grows like a weed! Have started several new plants from cuttings. Very hardy in our area (9b) as there are several growing in the wild.

I have seen one growing robust like a champ in zone 9A. Growing wild on the sunny side of a building. Its about 8ft tall! Needless to say I was suprised to see it that far north. Many experts keep telling me the same "Its all about micro climate." What determines a plant's ability to withstand cold is thier molecular cell's ability to expand and contract with the hot and cold without bursting.

A beautiful tree, mine gets close to 9 feet before it breaks. Readily roots. A little 'leaf shine' will enhance the look of the plant.