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ornamentalFamily: MoraceaeGenus: Ficus
Cultivar
Abidjan Burgundy Rubber Plant
Ficus
Ficus elastica 'Abidjan' features broad, leathery, dark foliage that emerges in rich shades of burgundy and deep purple, maturing to a glossy, near-black forest green. This plant maintains a stately, upright growth habit, making it an ideal choice for adding structural interest to bright, indoor environments. It thrives in stable indoor conditions and rewards consistent care with its architectural beauty and dramatic color profile.
The Abidjan Burgundy Rubber Plant is a striking indoor staple known for its deep, glossy, dark burgundy-hued leaves. This cultivar provides a bold, upright focal point for modern interior spaces.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct midday sun which can scorch the foliage.
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Water
Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry. Ensure excellent drainage and avoid letting the root ball sit in standing water.
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Mature size
5-8 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide indoors
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
upright shrub
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Plant type
tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature swings, which can cause leaf drop. Keep foliage dust-free to maintain the characteristic gloss.
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Climate note
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65-80°F. Keep away from heating vents and AC units.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers or fruits when grown as an indoor container plant.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid harsh, direct midday sun which can scorch the foliage.
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Growth rate
moderate
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once per month during the active growing season (spring and summer).
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Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to control height or encourage fuller, bushier branching.
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Care notes
Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature swings, which can cause leaf drop. Keep foliage dust-free to maintain the characteristic gloss.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
5-8 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide indoors
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Growth habit
upright shrub
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Spacing
2-4 feet apart in larger interior groupings
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Rarely flowers or fruits when grown as an indoor container plant.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12
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Temperature
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65-80°F. Keep away from heating vents and AC units.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry. Ensure excellent drainage and avoid letting the root ball sit in standing water.
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Soil
A well-draining, peat-based potting mix amended with perlite for aeration is ideal.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for containers. Use a pot with drainage holes and shift to a larger size only when the plant becomes root-bound.
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Family
Moraceae
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Foliage Look
Dark burgundy to deep forest green, thick, waxy, elliptical, glossy.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must appear leathery, thick, and broadly elliptical with a prominent midrib.
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Fruit Flower Look
Flowers and fruits are not a feature of this ornamental foliage plant.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not show fruit or flowers on starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintains an upright structure; avoid depicting as a vining or weeping plant.
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Mature Plant Look
A stately, vertical indoor tree or shrub with deep-toned, architectural foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Woody, upright trunk with glossy, elliptical leaves spirally arranged along the stems.
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Morphology Rules
Focus on leaf thickness, gloss, and deep coloration; avoid blurred or thin-leaf imagery.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Burgundy Rubber Plant need? It prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its deep leaf color. Will this plant grow well in a container? Yes, it is perfectly suited for containers and thrives when slightly root-bound. How often should I water my Ficus? Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out before watering again. Can I prune my Rubber Plant? Yes, pruning in spring will help control the plant's height and encourage branching.
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Root Look
Healthy white to light brown fibrous roots within a firm starter plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, moist peat-based professional potting substrate.
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Starter Stage
Small starter plug with 2-3 dark, glossy leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young leaves are often more intensely burgundy or red-tinged; thick, fibrous root system typical of tissue-cultured ficus.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Abidjan Burgundy Rubber Plant. This is Abidjan Burgundy Rubber Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical beauty become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor growing space you want to create. The defining feature of this plant is its thick, leathery foliage, which emerges in rich burgundy tones and matures to a deep, glossy, forest green. Establish your starter by repotting the plug into a four inch pot with quality, well-draining soil, then move it to a larger container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the elegance of the Abidjan Burgundy Rubber Plant, a premier choice for adding bold, deep-toned foliage to your interior. This video highlights its architectural growth habit and essential care tips for healthy indoor success.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Abidjan Burgundy Rubber Plant: Care and Styling
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