Tineke Rubber Plant

Ficus elastica

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Overview

The Tineke Rubber Plant, or Ficus elastica 'Tineke', is an upright houseplant with glossy ovate leaves marbled in green, pale yellow, and cream, often touched with pink new growth. It can mature from 4-10 feet tall indoors in bright conditions. Grow in medium to high light, well-drained potting mix, and water when the top few inches dry. Hardy in USDA Zones 10-12.

Sun Full, HalfWater Medium

Tineke Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) — is an upright houseplant with glossy ovate leaves marbled in green

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 4–10 Ft.

Classification

Family: Moraceae

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Tineke Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica) — is an upright houseplant with glossy ovate leaves marbled in green

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