Tineke Rubber Tree Plant - Ficus - New yet very Old! - 2.5" Pot

Ficus elastica is the classic Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant or India Rubber Plant. Native to India and Malaysia, elastica is among the oldest plants used as houseplants worldwide. As a houseplant, Ficus is very popular. Able to adapt to and endure lower light conditions and generally poor treatment, The Rubber Tree is a winner indoors. Provide as much light as possible, keep away from cold and drafts in winter, keep soil lightly to moderately moist with good drainage. Most any soil will be fine and largely sandy soils mixed with some organics are ideal. Light fertilization is best. Ficus elastica 'Tineke', "VARIEGATED RUBBER TREE" - Nice selection of this tropical, evergreen tree; large, shiny leaves attractively marbled cream, green & gray-green; indoor or summer patio site, outdoors in mildest Inland areas. You will receive a starter plant growing in a 2.5" pot, similar to the second and third photos. The variegation and waxiness/thickness of the leaves develop as the plant matures.

• Native to India and Malaysia - Among the oldest plants used as houseplants worldwide
• Provide as much light as possible, keep away from cold and drafts in winter
• Able to adapt to and endure lower light conditions and generally poor treatment
• Great indoor plant!
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