Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux














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Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’ softens the usual rubber-plant look with broad leaves marbled in cream, pale green, and muted sage, often with a blush of pink on new growth. That pastel variegation gives the plant a calmer, more decorative presence than darker rubber cultivars, while the thick glossy foliage still keeps the bold structure people expect from Ficus elastica. It works especially well as a single upright statement in bright interiors.
What keeps ‘Tineke’ looking refined is strong indirect light and restraint with watering. Let the upper part of the mix dry before watering again, keep the substrate airy, and avoid abrupt cold or dark placement that can trigger leaf drop. Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’ is best for growers who want a polished variegated focal plant with real presence but without constant trimming or fuss.
Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~30–50% dry
Substrate
Aerated • Moisture-buffered • Balanced organic + mineral • Medium
Temperature
Ideal: 18–26 °C • Avoid below: 12 °C
Humidity
Moist 50–60 %
Growth habit
tree
Support
not needed
Growth speed
Average
Max size indoors
Max. height: 200 cm • Max. spread: 150 cm
Toxicity & safety
Mildly toxic
Origin & habitat
Cultivar of Ficus elastica
These care values are practical reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a starting point, then adjust for your room, pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the plant dries.
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Move outside once nights stay above
12°C
Bring under cover below
8°C
Best outdoors in
Warm summer patio, Sheltered urban spot