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title: "Just seen this rubber plant at my local garden centre. Is this a…"
description: "Just seen this rubber plant at my local garden centre. Is this a particular variant or just an unusually variegated one? And do I need to rush back to buy it?…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/2OB1JXZXRQeo4spB0EojrA/oQqKX6bQNiugpc2HsKO4qZ"
community: "Plant Identification"
author: "Helen"
published: "2026-10-20T13:34:33.088911Z"
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# Just seen this rubber plant at my local garden centre. Is this a…

_Posted by Helen on 2026-10-20_

Just seen this rubber plant at my local garden centre. Is this a particular variant or just an unusually variegated one? And do I need to rush back to buy it? 😂

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## 5 comments

### Nunyabzwx commented on 2026-10-20

Yes you definitely should go back and buy it. Hope its not sold yet but I've never seen one like this one. Its sooo cool!!

### Summz commented on 2026-10-20

Ooo it’s like a ruby but all dark. Yea go get it. Happy to be a plant enabler any day!

### Diana commented on 2026-10-20

Wow that’s cool! I’ve never seen one with that variegation! I’d definitely buy it if it were me

### Tracy Lee commented on 2026-10-21

It’s like reverse variegated!! 🥰🥰

### Rhus commented on 2026-10-21

I agree, go get it! It's awesome. I'd totally buy this if I saw it.

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