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ornamentalFamily: MoraceaeGenus: FicusSpecies: shivereana
Cultivar
Shivereana Rubber Tree
Ficus shivereana
This rare and beautiful Ficus species features broad, evergreen leaves decorated with intricate, irregular patterns of lime green and creamy yellow splashes. Its slow-to-moderate growth habit and striking foliage make it a sophisticated choice for indoor collections or protected tropical settings. As it matures, it develops a sturdy, tree-like structure that serves as a bold focal point in any well-lit room.
Ficus shivereana is a stunning tropical foliage plant prized for its unique, mottled, and cream-speckled variegation on large, waxy leaves. It makes an excellent, eye-catching houseplant for bright, indirect light environments.
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Plant Detail
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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 to filtered sunlight.
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Water
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; ensure excellent drainage and avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
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Mature size
4-8 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide in indoor settings.
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Hardiness
10-12
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Growth habit
Upright, tree-like branching.
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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
Best color expression is achieved in bright, indirect light; too little light may cause the leaves to revert to a deeper, more solid green. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
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Climate note
Prefers consistent room temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; protect from frost and temperatures below 55°F.
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Flower / fruit
Rarely flowers or fruits when grown as an indoor ornamental; the primary appeal is the foliage.
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 to filtered sunlight.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once monthly during the active growing season; reduce feeding during winter months.
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Pruning
Prune in spring to control height or encourage branching; use clean shears and be aware that the milky sap can be a skin irritant.
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Care notes
Best color expression is achieved in bright, indirect light; too little light may cause the leaves to revert to a deeper, more solid green. Avoid cold drafts and sudden temperature fluctuations.
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
4-8 feet tall, 2-3 feet wide in indoor settings.
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Growth habit
Upright, tree-like branching.
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Spacing
2-3 feet apart for optimal airflow.
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
Rarely flowers or fruits when grown as an indoor ornamental; the primary appeal is the foliage.
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
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Temperature
Prefers consistent room temperatures between 65°F and 80°F; protect from frost and 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
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; ensure excellent drainage and avoid waterlogging to prevent root rot.
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Soil
Well-draining, high-quality peat or coco-coir based indoor potting mix.
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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
Highly suitable for container gardening; prefers stable conditions and should be repotted only when root-bound.
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Family
Moraceae
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Foliage Look
Lustrous, deep green base with irregular lime and cream spots.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are broad, smooth, and leathery; variegation is mottled and irregular, not striped or blocked.
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Fruit Flower Look
Not applicable.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Plants do not produce visible flowers or fruits in typical indoor cultivation.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, single or lightly branched trunk structure.
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Mature Plant Look
Stately, upright, broad-leaved tropical tree with vibrant, mottled foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Large, leathery, elliptic leaves with dense, complex creamy-yellow and green speckling on a woody, upright stem.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure foliage texture appears waxy and the leaf arrangement is alternate along the stem.
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Plant Faqs
How much light does a Ficus shivereana need? It requires bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant variegation. Can I grow this outdoors? It is only suitable for outdoors in tropical climates, typically USDA zones 10-12. Why are the leaves losing their spots? This often happens if the plant is receiving too little light; move it to a brighter spot.
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Root Look
Healthy, white, fibrous roots visible in starter plug.
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Soil Look
Loose, dark, well-draining organic potting mix.
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Starter Stage
Small, established starter plug with two to three leaves exhibiting characteristic mottling.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young leaves may be smaller and slightly thinner than mature foliage, but typically already show the distinct speckled variegation.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Shivereana Rubber Tree. This is Shivereana Rubber Tree, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking tropical plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future indoor growing space you want to create. The defining beauty of this plant is its lush, leathery foliage, decorated with an intricate, mottled pattern of creamy yellow and lime green. Establish your starter by repotting into a four-inch pot with quality, well-draining mix, then later move to a larger final container when the plant is established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Ficus shivereana Ficus Variegated Plants Indoor Foliage Tropical Plants Houseplants Agardeni Rare Houseplants Ficus Care
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the unique beauty of Ficus shivereana, a striking tropical foliage plant with intricate, cream-splashed leaves. Learn how to provide the right conditions to keep this sophisticated rubber tree variant thriving in your indoor space.
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Youtube Video Title
Ficus shivereana: Stunning Variegated Foliage for Your Home
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