Ficus Elastica 'Tineke'

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Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’ is a striking variegated rubber plant cultivar native to Southeast Asia, prized for its glossy, ovate leaves splashed with creamy-white margins and occasional pink tones on new growth. Grown as an indoor tree, it develops upright canes that can be trained or pruned to maintain a compact, architectural form. outsideinco.comen.wikipedia.org

Key Features

  • Habit & Size: Evergreen, tree-like habit; typically kept at 3–6 ft (0.9–1.8 m) tall × 2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m) wide indoors, but can reach 10+ ft if unpruned.

  • Foliage: Large (6–12″), leathery leaves with dark-green centers, broad creamy-white margins, and new leaves often flushed pink.

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; variegation fades in low light, while direct sun may scorch the foliage.

  • Water & Soil: Grows best in a well-draining, peat-based mix; keep soil evenly moist by allowing the top 1–2″ to dry before watering to avoid root rot.

  • Temperature & Humidity: Ideal range 60–75 °F (15–24 °C); tolerates average indoor humidity but benefits from occasional misting or a humidifier.

  • Maintenance & Uses:Low-maintenance—wipe dust from leaves periodically to maximize photosynthesis; prune stems to control height and encourage branching.

  • Toxicity & Benefits: Contains milky latex that can irritate skin and is toxic if ingested; also known to filter indoor air by removing common pollutants.

  • All plants come with a regular black nursery pot

  • Please note:The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.

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Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’ is a striking variegated rubber plant cultivar native to Southeast Asia, prized for its glossy, ovate leaves splashed with creamy-white margins and occasional pink tones on new growth. Grown as an indoor tree, it develops upright canes that can be trained or pruned to maintain a compact, architectural form. outsideinco.comen.wikipedia.org

Key Features

  • Habit & Size: Evergreen, tree-like habit; typically kept at 3–6 ft (0.9–1.8 m) tall × 2–3 ft (0.6–0.9 m) wide indoors, but can reach 10+ ft if unpruned.

  • Foliage: Large (6–12″), leathery leaves with dark-green centers, broad creamy-white margins, and new leaves often flushed pink.

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; variegation fades in low light, while direct sun may scorch the foliage.

  • Water & Soil: Grows best in a well-draining, peat-based mix; keep soil evenly moist by allowing the top 1–2″ to dry before watering to avoid root rot.

  • Temperature & Humidity: Ideal range 60–75 °F (15–24 °C); tolerates average indoor humidity but benefits from occasional misting or a humidifier.

  • Maintenance & Uses:Low-maintenance—wipe dust from leaves periodically to maximize photosynthesis; prune stems to control height and encourage branching.

  • Toxicity & Benefits: Contains milky latex that can irritate skin and is toxic if ingested; also known to filter indoor air by removing common pollutants.

  • All plants come with a regular black nursery pot

  • Please note:The images shown are for illustrative purposes only. While we strive to provide accurate representations, the actual product you receive may differ slightly in appearance due to variations in stock or natural characteristics.