rubber tree tattoo Ficus elastica 'Belize' | Plants

rubber tree tattoo Ficus elastica 'Belize' | PlantsThe new leaf unfurls from a bright coral sheath, and you already know this is not an ordinary rubber plant. Ficus elastica 'Belize' produces broad, leathery foliage in a blend of deep green, creamy white, and soft pink that gives it a warm, painterly quality. The pink tones are strongest on new growth and in bright light. It is an upright, architectural grower that adds structure and colour to a room without demanding much attention. Tough, adaptable,

The new leaf unfurls from a bright coral sheath, and you already know this is not an ordinary rubber plant. Ficus elastica 'Belize' produces broad, leathery foliage in a blend of deep green, creamy white, and soft pink that gives it a warm, painterly quality. The pink tones are strongest on new growth and in bright light. It is an upright, architectural grower that adds structure and colour to a room without demanding much attention. Tough, adaptable, and slow enough to stay manageable for years.

Origins
Ficus elastica is native to the tropical forests of South and Southeast Asia, where it grows into a large strangling fig. 'Belize' is a cultivar selected for its tricolour variegation.

Soil and Substrate
Our Simply Houseplant Tropical Potting Mix suits rubber plants well: a balanced peat-free blend with good drainage. Water when the top 2–3 cm of substrate is dry. Bright, indirect light maintains the strongest pink and cream tones; in lower light the plant will produce more green.