Botanical Specifications

☀️ Light Exposure Bright indirect light with gentle morning sun.

💧 Watering Cadence Allow top 50% of soil to dry between waterings.

🌱 Substrate & Soil Ships in nursery grower’s mix. Repot into a high-aeration potting substrate.

🪴 Grow Pot Size Arrives in a 4" nursery grow pot.

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Ficus Tineke (Ficus elastica 'Tineke')

Name: Ficus Tineke (Ficus elastica 'Tineke')
Brand: Palma
SKU: 4_FICUS_TINEKE
Price: 24.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Ficus elastica 'Tineke'

Stately variegated rubber tree with thick, leathery leaves painted in camouflage patterns of sage, cream, and ruby midribs.

$24.00

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30-Day Live Arrival Guarantee Arrives healthy and undamaged at your doorstep in thermal root packaging.

About This Botanical

Celebrated for its painterly foliar palette, Ficus elastica 'Tineke' (Variegated Rubber Tree) commands attention with thick, glossy, leathery leaves marbled in harmonious camouflage shades of olive green, soft sage, and creamy ivory edged with gentle blush-pink undertones.

An architectural centerpiece in the Moraceae family, Ficus Tineke develops an upright, tree-like silhouette indoors. It prospers in bright indirect light and porous, well-draining soil, adding timeless structural elegance to modern living spaces.

Botanical Care Essentials

☀️ Light: Bright indirect sunlight with gentle morning sun; avoids dim locations to sustain variegation.
💧 Watering: Water thoroughly when top 50% of potting mix dries; avoid waterlogging roots.
🌱 Soil: Chunky, free-draining potting mix with perlite, bark, and peat.
🐾 Pet Safety: Toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA listed: ficin and sap irritants).

⚡ Quick Facts

At a Glance

• Light: Bright indirect light with gentle morning sun.
• Water: Allow top 50% of soil to dry between waterings.
• Mature size: 3–6+ ft tall indoors; upright tree habit.
• Pet safety: Toxic to dogs and cats (ASPCA listed: ficin sap).
• Beginner-friendly: Yes — resilient and easy to grow.

Common Question Care Clarification

“Why are the leaves on my Ficus Tineke turning brown or dropping?”

Brown patches on variegated leaf sectors usually indicate overwatering or low light. Allow the top half of soil to dry out between waterings and position in generous indirect sunlight.

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