Ficus Elastica Tricolor

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🎁 GIFTING BADGE
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🎁 Perfect Gift For:
✔ Housewarming    ✔ Birthday
✔ Anniversary     ✔ Office Gift
✔ Corporate Gift   ✔ Festival Gift

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About This Plant
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Ficus elastica ‘Tricolor’ is a rare and breathtaking variety of the classic Rubber Plant, with broad leathery leaves painted in swirls of green, creamy white and delicate pink. New leaves emerge blushed in soft pink, maturing into a marbled masterpiece. This sculptural indoor tree is a collector’s favourite — architectural, air-purifying and surprisingly easy to grow. A single plant makes a dramatic statement in any living room or office.

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✨ Key Benefits
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🌬️ Excellent air purifier — filters formaldehyde and indoor pollutants
🌸 Stunning pink, cream and green marbled leaves
🏡 Grows into a beautiful indoor tree — instant focal point
🌿 Tolerates less-than-perfect care once established
✅ Rare collector’s variety — impressive visual impact

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🌿 Care Instructions
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☀️ Sunlight: Bright indirect light — variegation fades in low light. A little morning sun is welcome
💧 Watering: Every 5–7 days in summer, every 10–12 days in winter — let top 3 cm dry
🪴 Soil: Well-draining mix — coco peat + compost + perlite
🌡️ Temperature: 18–30°C (avoid below 12°C)
🧪 Fertilizer: Balanced liquid NPK 20-20-20 at half strength, once every 4 weeks in spring and monsoon
✂️ Pruning: Pinch the top to encourage branching. Wear gloves — sap is mildly irritating

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📏 Size Guide
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🌱 At Delivery:
Height: 30–45 cm
Pot Size: 5–6 inch nursery pot
Stage: Young, established plant

🌿 After 1 Year:
Height: 60–90 cm
Spread: 30–45 cm
Growth Rate: Medium

🌳 Fully Grown:
Height: 150–250 cm (indoors)
Spread: 80–100 cm
Time to Mature: 3–5 years

📌 Space Needed:
Minimum Pot Size: 10–12 inch
Floor Space: 2–3 sq ft at maturity

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📅 Seasonal Availability & Behaviour
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🌸 Spring (Feb – Apr):
Strongest growth. New pink-blushed leaves emerge. Start feeding.

☀️ Summer (May – Jun):
Shield from hot afternoon sun. In hot semi-arid cities like Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad (peak 42–47°C), keep strictly indoors with bright filtered light. Leaves may scorch in direct sun.

🌧️ Monsoon (Jul – Sep):
Loves the humidity. Fastest growth now. Wipe leaves clean to help photosynthesis.

🍂 Autumn (Oct – Nov):
Continue feeding monthly. Rotate pot weekly for balanced growth.

❄️ Winter (Dec – Jan):
Growth slows. Reduce watering, stop fertilising, keep away from cold drafts.

🛒 Best Time to Buy & Plant: February to October. Spring is ideal.

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🌍 Climate Zone Compatibility
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✅ Subtropical Cities (indoor/shaded outdoor): Bangalore, Mysore, Guwahati, Siliguri
✅ Tropical Cities (indoor/shaded outdoor): Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Pune, Goa, Kochi, Dehradun, Bhubaneswar
✅ Hot Semi-Arid Cities (indoors only): Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow, Nagpur, Bhopal, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Patna
⚠️ Semi-Temperate Cities (warm indoors): Shimla, Srinagar, Shillong, Gangtok — avoid rooms below 12°C
❌ Cold Cities (not suitable): Leh, Manali — too cold even indoors

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🏠 Perfect For
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👤 Who: Collectors, interior stylists, statement-plant lovers
📍 Where: Living room corner, bedroom focal point, office reception
🎯 Why: Rare pink-cream-green variegation, tree-like form, easy to grow

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📦 What You Get
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1 healthy Ficus Elastica Tricolor plant
Carefully packed for safe pan-India delivery
Nursery grown in Darjeeling hills
Free plant care guide
100% healthy plant guarantee

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Will the plant survive shipping?
A: Yes! Rubber plants are sturdy travellers and arrive in excellent condition.

Q: Is this plant safe for pets?
A: No — the milky sap is toxic if chewed. Keep away from cats, dogs, and small children.

Q: How big will it grow?
A: Indoors, 150–250 cm over 3–5 years. Prune to keep shorter.

Q: Can I grow this in Delhi or Bangalore?
A: Yes in both. In Bangalore (subtropical, peak 34–38°C) it thrives. In Delhi and hot semi-arid cities (peak 42–47°C), keep strictly indoors during peak summer. Not suitable for cold cities like Leh and Manali.

Q: Why is the variegation fading?
A: Low light. Move closer to a bright window to bring back the pink and cream tones.

Q: Do you provide a care guide?
A: Yes! Every order comes with a free, detailed care guide written specifically for this plant.

Q: Is this good for beginners?
A: Yes — Rubber Plants are among the easiest indoor trees.

Q: Can I keep this indoors?
A: Absolutely — it actually prefers bright indoor conditions.

Q: When is the best time to plant this?
A: February to October. Spring is ideal.

Q: How fast does this plant grow?
A: Medium — 30–50 cm per year with good light and feeding.

Q: What size pot do I need?
A: Arrives in 5–6 inch pot. Repot to 10–12 inch after 8–10 months.