Ficus Elastica 'Burgundy'

Deep, glossy foliage that instantly makes a room feel more elevated.

The Ficus Elastica Burgundy, also known as the Burgundy Rubber Plant, brings rich color and bold structure into your home with glossy leaves in deep green, burgundy, and nearly black tones.

Its upright growth and substantial foliage give it the presence of a statement plant without feeling overly busy. As it matures, the Burgundy Rubber Plant can develop into a beautiful large indoor plant, making it perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, offices, entryways, and empty corners that need a little more visual weight.

If you love houseplants that feel sophisticated, sculptural, and surprisingly easy to style, this one fits right in.

Why You’ll Love It

• Rich, dark foliage
  Deep burgundy and nearly black-green leaves add beautiful contrast to lighter interiors, warm woods, and neutral décor.
• A natural statement piece
  Large, glossy leaves and upright growth make the Ficus Elastica Burgundy feel more like living décor than just another houseplant.
• Adds height without sprawling
  Its vertical growth makes it a great choice for corners and smaller floor spaces where you want impact without a wide footprint.
• Beautiful as it matures
  With the right conditions, this Rubber Tree can grow into an impressive floor plant that becomes a focal point in the room.
• Easy to style
  Its simple leaf shape and rich coloring work beautifully with modern, organic, boho, Japandi, and traditional interiors alike.

Best For

Living rooms • Bedrooms • Home offices • Entryways • Statement spaces • Empty corners • Plant collectors • Modern interiors

Care at a Glance

Light: Bright, indirect light; can tolerate medium indirect light
Water: Allow the top few inches of soil to dry before watering thoroughly
Humidity: Average household humidity is usually sufficient
Difficulty: Beginner-friendly to intermediate
Pet Friendly: No — keep away from pets that may chew the foliage

Styling Tip

Let the dark foliage create contrast.

The Burgundy Rubber Plant looks especially striking in a light ceramic, stone, concrete, or textured planter where its deep leaves can stand out. Place it beside a sofa, console, accent chair, or in a bright corner that needs height and structure.

For a layered plant display, pair it with lighter green or variegated plants. The contrast between soft, bright foliage and the Ficus Burgundy’s dark glossy leaves makes the entire arrangement feel more intentionally styled.

Good to Know

Ficus Elastica Burgundy prefers bright, indirect light, and giving it plenty of filtered light will help maintain its richest burgundy coloring. It can adapt to medium light, but growth may be slower and the foliage may appear greener in darker conditions.

Allow the soil to partially dry between waterings. Rubber Plants generally prefer being slightly too dry over sitting in consistently wet soil, so good drainage is important.

You may notice a milky sap if a leaf or stem is cut or damaged. Avoid contact with the sap when possible, as it can irritate skin, and keep the plant away from pets and children who may chew the foliage.

Like many Ficus varieties, it also appreciates consistency. Once you find a bright spot where it’s happy, try not to move it around constantly.

If you’re searching for a dark foliage houseplant with large glossy leaves, the Ficus Elastica Burgundy brings bold color, architectural shape, and an effortlessly polished look to your indoor space.