Plant Database
Tineke Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’
The Tineke Rubber Plant is an elegant and sophisticated variegated cultivar with a more subdued palette than the 'Ruby'. Its large, oval leaves are artistically splashed and marbled with irregular patterns of creamy white, gray-green, and dark forest green. The stems and leaf sheaths often have a soft pink blush. It is slightly less demanding than the 'Ruby' but still requires bright, indirect light to keep its variegation crisp and beautiful. It's a perfect choice for a chic, modern interior.
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Elegant Marbled Variegation: Features a beautiful, irregular patchwork of cream, gray-green, and dark green.
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Subtle Pink Accents: Often displays hints of pink on the midrib, stems, and new leaf sheaths.
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Bright Indirect Light is Key: Needs good light to prevent the plant from reverting to mostly green growth.
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Upright & Structured Growth: Maintains a clean, upright form that works well in contemporary settings.
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Less Intense Light Required than 'Ruby': While it needs good light, it can tolerate slightly less intense brightness than its pinker cousin.