Rubber Plant 'Tineke' (Ficus elastica)

$24.99

In stock

Bright light
Easy care

What arrives

Your Rubber Plant 'Tineke', in a nursery pot
Ships free, within the US only, separately from any spade in your order.
Our plant partner packs and ships it, so the box and packing slip carry their name.

If your plant arrives damaged, email us a photo and we'll replace it or refund you.
From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Care guide

Looking after your Rubber Plant 'Tineke'

Light
Bright, indirect light.
Water
Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.
Cats and dogs
Toxic to cats and dogs, according to the ASPCA. Keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.
Care level

Forgiving of the odd missed watering. A good first plant.

Pot size guide

How big is each size?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. The bands show a typical overall height for a plant in that pot. It is a general guide only: every plant grows a little differently.

4" pot: about 6 to 12 inches tall, pot included
6" pot: about 10 to 18 inches tall, pot included
8" pot: about 16 to 28 inches tall, pot included
10" pot: about 24 to 40 inches tall, pot included

About this plant

Tineke is a variegated rubber plant with large, thick, glossy leaves marbled in green and cream. New leaves unfurl from a rosy sheath and often carry a blush of pink along the edges.

Bright, indirect light keeps the variegation bright; in lower light new leaves come in greener. Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry and let it drain. Wipe the broad leaves with a damp cloth every few weeks to keep them glossy. It dislikes cold drafts and sudden moves, so pick a spot and leave it there.

The small sizes start on a table. The larger pots are floor plants, and over time a rubber plant becomes a real indoor tree.

The ASPCA lists Ficus as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

Good to know

Questions about the Rubber Plant 'Tineke'

How much light does the Rubber Plant 'Tineke' need?

Bright, indirect light.

How often should I water the Rubber Plant 'Tineke'?

Water when the top 2 inches of soil are dry.

Is the Rubber Plant 'Tineke' toxic to cats and dogs?

Yes. The ASPCA lists it as toxic to cats and dogs, so keep it out of reach of cats and dogs.

Which size should I choose?

Sizes are named by the pot's width across the top. This plant comes in 4", 6", 8" and 10" pots, and the pot size guide above shows a typical height for each, as a general guide only.

Do you ship plants in winter?

From November to April, we recommend adding Winter Plant Shipping Protection (a heat pack) at checkout. Plants shipped in cold weather without it are not covered for cold damage.

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