"F. rubiginosa" is also suited for use as a houseplant in low, medium or brightly-lit spaces, although a variegated form requires brighter light. It has gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. It is easily propagated by cuttings or aerial layering. The light-coloured wood is soft and brittle. Lightweight, it has some value in the making of such items as toys and small boxes.