Achieve the glowing, refreshed skin you deserve
Ficus elastica 'Tineke' paints her massive glossy leaves (12 inches long!) like watercolor art—dark green centers bleeding into pale green, finished with creamy-yellow edges like she dipped them in paint. New leaves unfurl from hot-pink sheaths with blushing pink midribs that fade through burgundy to cream as they mature, because why pick one color when you can cycle through three? Fast-growing diva (24 inches/year) who'll stretch to 10 feet indoors if you let her, but she's high-maintenance about light—too little and that gorgeous variegation fades to boring solid green.
LIGHT: Bright indirect light essential for variegation; some direct morning/evening sun ok; low light = variegation fades, slow growth, small leaves
WATER: Water when top 1-2 inches dry (weekly); prefers to dry out between waterings; very sensitive to overwatering (root rot, yellow leaves)
HUMIDITY: Average household humidity (40%+) fine; dust leaves regularly for light absorption and shine
FERTILIZER: Balanced liquid fertilizer at half strength monthly spring/summer; none in winter
TEMPERATURE: 60-75°F (15-24°C); sensitive to temperature changes, cold drafts, inconsistent temps (drops leaves)
TOXICITY: Toxic to cats, dogs, and humans—sap irritates mouth, stomach, skin
Beginner Friendly? Maybe—easy care but needs bright light for variegation, sensitive to overwatering, drops leaves when stressed by temperature/drafts
HOW OUR SHIPPING WORKS We ship all live plants with custom packing, insulation, and lots of cushioning so they arrive in the best condition possible. Shipping rates are based on the packed weight of your order (plants + soil + pot + box + insulation). This helps us cover the real cost of getting breakable, living things safely to you.
In cold weather, we strongly recommend adding a Heat Pack add-on for each shipment. Heat packs are priced separately and add additional weight to your box.
SHIPPING NOTE: Shipping includes wrapping and insulation. Heat packs are not included by default—please add a Heat Pack add-on to your cart for cold-weather shipping.
Shipping Days are Monday-Wednesday to avoid weekend and holiday delays.
PLEASE NOTE: What you see is the vibe — not the exact plant. 🌿
Each plant has its own personality (some a little more dramatic than others).
Leaf shape, size, and variegation will vary, but pot size is consistent.
