
Ficus Elastica 'Tineke' - 4" Pot
Plant Profile Scientific name: Ficus elastica Common name(s): Variegated rubber plant, Ficus elastica 'Tineke', "India Rubber Plant' Family: Moraceae Native Range: Tropical regions of India and Malaysia Description & Care: The Ficus elastica "Tineke" is a Rubber Tree variety that resembles another variant, the 'Ruby Pink', with the main difference being the green-yellow and white variegation. Growth can be upright and bushy. You can prune the plant at the start of the growing season to manipulate its growth pattern! Care is similar to other rubber plants, but the variegation requires more light than the "Burgundy' variety. Although it can adjust to lower/average light environments it won't do well in low light conditions. Light: It will thrive and be its happiest in bright indirect light! Water: Keep the soil moist, but avoid overwatering by allowing the top inch or two of soil to dry between waterings. Temperature: 50-75F Humidity: High Feeding: Fertilize during active g