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Common Name(s): Variegated Rubber tree, Ficus Elastica 'Tineke', Rubber plant
- MEET FICUS ELASTICA TINEKE! Native to tropical regions of India and Malaysia, Ficus Ruby 'Tineke' is a hardy, vibrant evergreen plant with green-yellow and white variegation. Care is similar to other rubber plants, but the variegation requires more light than the 'Burgundy' variety.
- RUBBER PLANT! Ficus Elastica, commonly known as the rubber plant has large leaves and is easy to care for. Although the Ficus Elastica grows naturally in lowland tropical forests it can thrive in a large range of environments.
- FICUS ELASTICA! It won't do well in low light spaces, so place in bright indirect light. Water to keep soil moist at all times. Ficus elastica is a source of latex that is toxic to the skin, and poisonous if ingested, so pet-owners and those allergic to latex should be cautious. The ideal temperatures is 75 to 80 °F during the day.
- PLANT SIZES INCL. POT! 4” plants are between 6''-12'' tall and 6'' plants between 12''-24''. They are shipped in custom boxes to ensure a healthy delivered plant.
Shipping Details
Thirsty Leaves ships anywhere in the continental US. We ship year-round, even during the winter, with only minor exceptions for extreme weather cases. We will generally process your order for shipment in 1 to 2 business days from the time it was placed. Then once shipped, the order arrives within 4 business days. We charge $3 shipping costs for orders below $40.
In wintertime we will include a heath-pack in the packaging to esure a healthy delivery of your plant.
Your order can be shipped via FedEx Express for a guaranteed faster shipping time. Add express shipping for as little as $4.99. Express shipments arrive within 3 business days (transit time). Your express order will be processed within 36 hours and shipped with FedEx Express. Our goal is to create the fastest plant delivery service possible.
Packaging & Guarantee
Our custom eco-friendly packaging ensures safe delivery. If your plant does arrive in a bad condition we are happy to send a replacement within 30 days after receiving your plant. You can send us an email to support@thirstyleaves.com or submit our contact form.