Ficus elastica 'Tineke'
Ficus 'Tineke' - Variegated Rubber Plant(S)
Ficus elastica, known as the 'Rubber Tree' is a beautiful and easy growing plant that can grow in very large trees when planted in the ground and an impressive houseplant in a pot. Rubber Trees are also known for their air purification properties, removing toxins such as formaldehyde from the air. Ficus elastica 'Tineke' is a relatively new addition to the rubber tree family with beautiful creamy and pink leaf variegation and hardy easy to grow nature.
CARE TIPS
A hardy and low maintenance plant preferring indirect light conditions near a window. Prefers a humid environment so spray regularly if surrounded by heated air and wipe leaves free from dust with a damp cloth. During the growing season, water moderately with lukewarm water. Fertilise twice a year with and keep away from frost. As this plant can grow very large, when it has reached your desired height, you can cut the main stem.
![]() | CARE LEVEL | Easy |
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![]() | WATER | Low maintenance watering schedule allow soil to dry between watering |
![]() | LIGHT | Indirect Light, Filtered Light |
![]() | PLANT SIZE | Grows to 2m |
![]() | PET FRIENDLY | No |
![]() | AIR FILTER | Yes |
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