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Ficus elastica 'Shiveriana'

Ed's Plant Shop

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$39.99
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Description

Variegated Rubber Plant

The Ficus Shivereana, also known as the Variegated Rubber Plant, is a captivating houseplant celebrated for its variegated foliage. Its leaves display a mix of light green with cream or white patterns, sometimes accompanied by pinkish hues in new growth, adding a distinctive touch to any indoor setting.


Plant Profile

  • Scientific Name: Ficus shiveriana
  • Common Name: Shiveriana, Shiveriana Ficus, Varigated Ficus, Ficus Moonshine
  • Family: Moraceae 
  • Native Range: Hybrid origin; parent species native to Southeast Asia

Caring for Ficus Shiveriana

  • Light: Prefers bright, indirect light to maintain its variegation. Direct sunlight, especially in the afternoon, can scorch the leaves.
  • Water: Water when the top half of the soil feels dry. Ensure thorough watering, allowing excess to drain, and avoid letting the plant sit in water to prevent root rot.
  • Humidity: Thrives in moderate to high humidity levels. Average household humidity is generally sufficient, but increasing humidity can benefit the plant.
  • Temperature: Ideal temperatures range between 60–80°F (15–27°C). Protect from cold drafts and avoid temperatures below 50°F (10°C).
  • Pruning: Remove dead or damaged leaves to maintain appearance and encourage healthy growth.
  • Feeding: During the growing season (spring and summer), fertilize monthly with a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer diluted to half strength.
  • Propagation: Propagates effectively through stem cuttings. Take a healthy stem cutting with at least one node and root it in water or a well-draining potting mix.
  • Growth Habit: Upright and bushy; indoors, it typically reaches 3–6 feet in height.
  • Common Pests: Susceptible to mealybugs, spider mites, scales, and aphids. Regularly inspect the plant and treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil.
  • Toxicity: Contains a milky sap that is mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested, potentially causing gastrointestinal discomfort. Contact with the sap can also cause skin irritation. Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Fun Ficus shiveriana Fact:

The Ficus Shivereana is a hybrid cultivar, and its exact origins are not well-documented. However, it shares lineage with Ficus elastica, which is native to Southeast Asia.

History of the Ficus shiveriana':

Originating from the tropical regions of India and Malaysia, this plant is a member of the Moraceae family, known for its diverse and striking foliage, making it a favorite among plant enthusiasts worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.