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Ficus elastica 'Belize'

Name: Ficus elastica 'Belize'
Brand: Plant Circle
SKU: MM-DG20
Price: 14.11 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (8 reviews)

€14,11 EUR

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Ficus elastica 'Belize' is a tricolour rubber plant with an upright, columnar habit and distinctive pink-to-red venation and petioles that give new leaves a blush-pink tone. Sold as a compact potted houseplant that can develop taller single- or multi-stem growth indoors, it suits collectors and style-conscious buyers seeking warmer variegation than 'Tineke', but it is not safe for homes with curious pets due to irritating latex sap.

Plant size

Medium - P12 H30

Product variants

Height: 30 cm
Pot Size: 12 cm
Care: Easy
Light Needs: Indirect light
Not Pet Friendly
Watering Needs: Medium

Quantity

In Stock

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Quick care information for Ficus elastica 'Belize'
Care factor	Ficus elastica 'Belize'
Botanical name	Ficus elastica 'Belize'
Common name	Ficus elastica 'Belize', Belize rubber plant, rubber plant, and rubber tree
Difficulty	Easy
Light	Indirect light
Water	Medium
Humidity	Medium
Pet safe	No, toxic if ingested
Best for	Living room, Hallway, and Bedroom

Ficus elastica 'Belize' — pink‑blushed tricolour foliage

This cultivar is defined by its irregular tricolour leaves: deep green, cream and a noticeable pink to red‑blush on new growth. Leaves are broadly ovate, glossy and leathery with a red‑purple midrib and petiole that gives a warm, sunset‑toned look across the plant. Each leaf is unique, so the overall effect is lively and variegated rather than perfectly patterned.

Indoors it keeps an upright, columnar habit but is commonly sold as a compact potted specimen; new leaves tend to emerge with the strongest pink tones and often mature toward cream and green sectors. If left to grow long term it can develop longer canes or a multi‑stem form, and light pinching will encourage a couple of lateral branches rather than a single bare stem.

Expect straightforward, moderate upkeep: bright, indirect light preserves the variegation and overwatering will show as yellow leaves, so avoid waterlogged mix. One honest trade‑off is that the coloured sectors are sensitive to strong midday sun and low humidity can brown edges on variegated margins. Be aware the plant contains milky sap that can irritate skin and is considered toxic to pets.

Best for small to medium indoor spots where a compact, colourful leaf texture is wanted — shelves, side tables or near an east/west window. This listing is supplied as a medium, compact pot (12 cm pot, ~30 cm height), which makes it easy to trial the cultivar’s pink venation in tighter spaces.

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Plant questions, answered

What makes Ficus elastica 'Belize' different from other rubber plants?

Ficus elastica 'Belize' is a sport mutation notable for pink/red‑purple venation and petioles plus irregular tricolour leaves (green, cream and pink). It was selected as a naturally occurring mutation and documented in a plant patent, so the pink tones and coloured veins are stable in asexually propagated plants — an aesthetic choice for buyers.

How does the variegation change as leaves develop on Ficus elastica 'Belize'?

New leaves on Ficus elastica 'Belize' often show the strongest pink or red‑blush, which can mature into cream/white and green sectors as the leaf expands. Variegation is irregular and leaf‑by‑leaf, so expect each leaf to look different and some seasonal or light‑related variation in intensity.

How does 'Belize' compare to Ficus elastica 'Tineke'?

'Belize' differs from Ficus elastica 'Tineke' chiefly by red‑purple venation and petiole colour and pink tones on new growth; 'Tineke' shows green plus white variegation with lighter veins. Choose 'Belize' if you prefer warmer pink/red accents rather than the cooler green‑and‑white palette.

Is Ficus elastica 'Belize' safe around pets and children?

No — Ficus elastica 'Belize' contains milky latex sap that can irritate skin and mucous membranes and is considered toxic to cats and dogs. Keep Ficus elastica 'Belize' out of reach of curious pets and children and avoid contact with the sap if pruning or propagating.

What size will I receive and is this plant suitable for small apartments?

You will receive the Medium - P12 H30 option listed (pot size 12 cm, approx. 30 cm height) as a compact potted specimen. Ficus elastica 'Belize' is commonly sold as a space‑saving, upright houseplant suitable for shelves, desks or side tables, though it can be staked or trained if allowed to grow taller.

Plant care guide

Light

Bright, indirect light is ideal; tolerates some morning/evening sun. Strong midday sun can scorch variegated sectors and reduce colour intensity.

Water

Allow the top ~2–3 cm (about 1 inch) of potting mix to dry between waterings. Avoid prolonged waterlogged soil and reduce watering in winter.

Soil and repotting

Grow in a well‑draining indoor potting mix (add perlite or coco coir for aeration). Repot every 2–3 years as the plant matures; avoid prolonged substrate waterlogging.

Humidity and temperature

Prefers moderate to moderately high humidity but adapts to typical indoor conditions; low humidity can cause brown leaf edges. Keep away from very cold or drafty locations.

Feeding

Feed monthly with a balanced liquid fertiliser during active growth (spring–summer). Reduce or stop feeding in winter when growth slows.

Growth and support

Upright, columnar habit usually sold as a compact potted specimen but capable of taller single‑ or multi‑stem growth over time; may be staked or trained. Pinching encourages 2–3 lateral branches. Avoid cold drafts.

Common concerns

Overwatering → yellowing leaves and root rot; brown leaf edges from low humidity or underwatering; watch for spider mites and scale on foliage.

Pet safety

Contains milky latex sap that can irritate skin and mucous membranes; considered toxic to cats and dogs. Keep out of reach of pets and children.