Ficus
(Rubber tree plant) Tineke
Available from: 27/02/2025
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Diameter
27cm
Height
±90cm
Loves
Partly shady
Care level
Easy
Benefits
Air cleaner
Ficus elastica 'Tineke' has large, striking oval leaves, just like her sister Robusta. What is special about Tineke, are her white variegated leaves that look a bit like a camouflage army uniform.
The Ficus elastica is also known as the "rubber tree". She earned this nickname thanks to the plant sap, that was once used for the production of rubber. Nowadays, this popular plant steals the show in many a living room, where she also provides purified air. NASA even proclaimed her one of the top-10 most air-purifying houseplants in the world!
Despite the fame, Tineke has always remained humble. She requires minimal care and doesn’t ask for a lot of space. Actually, she is no one to stand in the spotlights: place her in a light spot, but she doesn’t like direct sunlight.
Ficus Tineke does not need much water, so do not give her too much water at once, but rather a little bit now and then. Let the potting soil dry before watering her. Place her in a light spot with indirect light, but not in direct sunlight. Turn Ficus Tineke occasionally to promote symmetrical growth.Try to keep her leaves clean of any dust by wiping them with a clean and soft damp cloth or a feather duster. During spring and summer (the growing season), we recommend giving Tineke some extra organic PLNTS food. Trust us, she’s going to love this treat!
Mila
December 24, 2023
It's a really beautiful and lovely color. It arrived in good condition. I really like it And even though it's winter, new leaves are coming out from this plant.
Hannah
October 05, 2023
Beautiful and so full! Looks amazing :) There were also no damages whatsoever when it arrived. Perfect :)
Your order will be hand picked and packed in our strong and sustainable packaging as soon as possible, after which it will be delivered straight from our greenhouse to your door by your chosen carrier. You can follow the journey of your plants via the tracking link you receive in your mail. If you have any questions regarding your order and its shipment, you can get in contact with our support team.
We expect every order to arrive in tip-top shape. We take intensive care of the plants in our greenhouse and use special and as sustainable as possible protective packaging to ship our plants. We also wrote an extensive blog about how to unpack and prepare your plants for growth after shipping. However there are rare occasions where our plants don’t meet their full potential. That’s why all plants are guaranteed for 30 days after arrival, if still in its original nursery pot.
