ficus elastica
'tineke'

No other name for this plant.

Care level

Medium

Variegation

Blotched pattern

This stunning rubber plant variety features cream-colored margins that create a beautiful contrast against its dark green center. The new leaves emerge with a pinkish-bronze tint, giving you an ever-changing color show as the plant grows!

Care & maintenance

Light

Bright indirect light

Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.

Temperature

Wide range (59°F - 86°F)

Fertilization frequency

Moderate

Monthly during the growing period.

Humidity & watering

Moderate

Keep the soil slightly moist.

An ambiant humidity between 40 and 70% is recommended.

Soil

Choose a Tropical plant mix: A rich, moisture-retentive blend with good aeration. Mimics the natural forest floor environment of tropical regions.

If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:

Click on the soil name for more information.

Pot

Standard size

Standard size

Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.

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Features

Size & growth

Large

Upright

Moderate growth

This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 3 to 6 feet in height or spread.

It grows upwards without support.

Toxicity

Toxicity table by species
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Reproduction & propagation

Fruits & flowers

Non-flowering & not self-pollinating

The ficus tineke cannot produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.

Propagation methods

The best propagation method for this specie is Stem or tip cutting.
Alternatively, you can also try the following methods:

Origin & references

Created from a mutation.

Patent and right

Supposed to be the 'Belga' cultivar: This plant was discovered as a natural variation, or 'sport', of the Ficus elastica decora. While tending to over 150,000 of these plants in Assebroek, Belgium, one unique plant caught the eye of the growers, and through careful propagation, its special traits were preserved and passed down.
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