Ficus elastica 14in Burgundy Rubber Tree livingxmas Van Pelt's Blue Lawson Cypress

Van Pelt's Blue Lawson Cypress

apple-blossom-like flowers on bare stems in spring

Water: Water when the soil starts to dry out

This tall super-vigorous plant yields long stems lush with clean deep green leaves

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Ficus elastica 14in Burgundy Rubber Tree livingxmas Van Pelt's Blue Lawson CypressCommon 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.