Ficus 'Tineke' - 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
	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