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Ficus Tineke 'India Rubber Plant' - Various Sizes

Ed's Plant Shop

Size
$35.00
Taxes, discounts and shipping calculated at checkout.

Description

Discover the Tineke Ficus: A Stylish Statement Plant

The Tineke Ficus, scientifically known as Ficus elastica 'Tineke,' is a stunning houseplant celebrated for its striking variegated foliage. With its bold splashes of cream and green, this variety adds a touch of elegance to any indoor space, making it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts.

The Allure of Tineke Ficus

The Tineke Ficus is renowned for its large, glossy leaves that can grow up to 12 inches long. The unique variegation of this cultivar features creamy white margins and a deep green center, creating a visually appealing contrast. This eye-catching plant not only enhances the aesthetics of your home but also purifies the air, making it a fantastic addition to your indoor environment.


Tineke Ficus Plant Profile

  • Botanical Name: Ficus Tineke
  • Common Name:  India Rubber Plant, Ficus Tineke, Rubber Plant
  • Family: Moraceae
  • Native Range: Southeastern Asia

Tineke Ficus Care Guide

  • Light: Can adapt to most lighting conditions, providing indirect
  • Water: Allow soil dry between waterings. Avoid overwatering 
  • Humidity:  Provide higher levels of humidity for optimal growth
  • Temperature: 50-85F
  • Pruning: Prune as needed to remove browning or dead leaves.
  • Feeding:  Fertilize using a general-purpose fertilizer diluted to half strength every four weeks in spring and summer 
  • Propagation: Stem Cuttings
  • Growth: Upright
  • Pests: Look out for aphids, scale insects, and mealy bugs 
  • Toxicity: Toxic to humans and pets

Fun Fact: Easy to Propagate

One of the most delightful aspects of the Tineke Ficus is its ability to be easily propagated. Simply take a cutting with a few leaves and place it in water or directly into soil. With proper care, you can grow new plants from your existing Tineke, expanding your collection or sharing with friends!

A Brief History of the Tineke Ficus

The Tineke Ficus is a cultivar of the Ficus elastica, commonly known as the rubber plant. This plant is native to Southeast Asia and has been popular as a houseplant for many years due to its resilience and attractive foliage. The 'Tineke' cultivar was introduced in the 1990s and quickly gained popularity in the houseplant market for its unique variegated leaves. Its distinct appearance and ease of care have made it a favorite among both novice and experienced plant lovers.

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.