Burgundy Rubber Plant Dropping Leaves. Ficus elastica “burgundy” the burgundy rubber plant is a beautiful plant that grows best with consistent, bright, filtered light. A rubber plant losing leaves can also be caused by a change in light conditions.
However a rubber plant dropping leaves is an all too common issue. They usually require minimal care. It is tolerant of many growing conditions, and its care is simple.
Experienced growers say problems with bottom leaves means a problem with bottom roots.
The rubber plant is all about having a small tree indoors with broad shiny attractive leaves. My burgundy rubber plant has been dropping lots of leaves. Indoors it can be kept considerably smaller. Experienced growers say problems with bottom leaves means a problem with bottom roots.