In the big three of statusy houseplants — with the fiddle-leaf fig and monstera in first and second place, respectively — this burgundy rubber tree is a less-obvious third-place choice ...

Rubber trees are popular houseplants thanks to their gorgeous foliage and low-maintenance nature, and the burgundy rubber plant (ficus elastica ‘burgundy’) is among the most common varieties.

Prefer something low maintenance and durable? The burgundy rubber tree is the way to go. A large indoor plant can even improve air quality while adding character and texture to awkward corners or ...

It must also be said that the deep, deep burgundy foliage of cultivars such as ‘Black Prince’ and ‘Black Knight’ may also be responsible for the rubber tree (Ficus elastica) renaissance.

The rubber tree is easy to maintain indoors ... which come in green, deepest burgundy, and green and cream variegations. The most commonly available new hybrid is more compact than the original ...