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ornamentalFamily: MoraceaeGenus: FicusSpecies: elastica
Cultivar
Tineke Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica 'Tineke'
Cultivar: Tineke
The Tineke Rubber Plant is a sought-after cultivar of Ficus elastica, prized for its dramatic tri-color variegation. Each broad, leathery leaf displays a unique pattern of creamy white margins and deep forest green centers, often with soft pinkish or lime accents. It grows into a stately, upright plant that serves as a focal point in well-lit interiors.
Ficus elastica 'Tineke' is a striking variegated rubber plant featuring thick, glossy leaves with splashes of creamy white, lime green, and dark green. This popular tropical houseplant brings architectural beauty to bright indoor spaces.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light is essential for maintaining strong variegation.
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Water
Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
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Mature size
6-10 feet tall, 2-4 feet wide (indoors); larger in tropical landscape conditions.
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Hardiness
10-12 (Usually grown as an indoor houseplant)
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Growth habit
Upright, architectural woody shrub.
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Plant type
Tropical foliage plant
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Variegation may fade or turn solid green if light levels are consistently too low. Keep away from cold drafts and direct heating vents.
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Climate note
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65-80°F. Protect from temperatures below 55°F.
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Flower / fruit
Flowers and fruit are rarely produced when grown as an indoor container plant.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light is essential for maintaining strong variegation.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Feed with a balanced houseplant fertilizer monthly during the active growing season (spring and summer).
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Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to control size or encourage branching; use caution as the sap is milky and may cause skin irritation.
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Care notes
Variegation may fade or turn solid green if light levels are consistently too low. Keep away from cold drafts and direct heating vents.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
6-10 feet tall, 2-4 feet wide (indoors); larger in tropical landscape conditions.
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Growth habit
Upright, architectural woody shrub.
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Spacing
3-4 feet apart for landscape use.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Flowers and fruit are rarely produced when grown as an indoor container plant.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
10-12 (Usually grown as an indoor houseplant)
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Temperature
Prefers consistent temperatures between 65-80°F. Protect from temperatures below 55°F.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Allow the top inch or two of soil to dry out between waterings. Avoid waterlogging, which can lead to root rot.
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Soil
Well-draining, high-quality potting mix enriched with organic matter.
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Soil pH
6.0-7.0
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Excellent for container growing; thrives in pots with adequate drainage holes.
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Family
Moraceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, thick, variegated, oval leaves.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves must be glossy and leathery. Variegation should be white, light green, and dark green, not yellow.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Do not depict flowers or fruit on starter-stage plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Should appear as an upright, non-vining structure. Avoid depicting it as trailing.
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Mature Plant Look
A stately, multi-leafed upright tropical plant with prominent variegation.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature specimens develop a sturdy, upright trunk with large, glossy, elliptical, variegated leaves arranged alternately along the stem.
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Morphology Rules
Maintain the upright, sturdy growth habit. Leaf arrangement is alternate.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Tineke Rubber Plant need? It requires bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant variegation. Will my Tineke lose its variegation? If placed in low-light conditions, it may revert to greener leaves, so keep it in a bright spot. How often should I water my Tineke? Allow the top inch of soil to dry out before watering again to ensure the roots remain healthy.
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Root Look
Healthy white or light brown roots within a soil plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, well-draining, slightly moist soil.
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Starter Stage
Young starter plants typically feature several small, oval-shaped leaves with distinct white and green variegation.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Leaves are smaller than mature foliage but display the same characteristic thick texture and color pattern.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Tineke Rubber Plant. This is Tineke Rubber Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vibrant Tineke Rubber Plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor growing space you want to create. Its defining feature is the stunning tri-color foliage, featuring glossy, leathery leaves with brilliant splashes of creamy white and lush green. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining potting mix, and move it to a larger permanent container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Ficus Tineke Rubber Plant Ficus elastica houseplants variegated plants indoor gardening Agardeni tropical foliage plant care
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Youtube Video Summary
The Tineke Rubber Plant is a beautiful variegated tropical foliage plant that adds architectural interest to indoor spaces. Learn how to maintain its striking colors and support its upright growth in your home.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Tineke Rubber Plant: Ficus elastica Care
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