{"product_id":"variegated-rubber-tree-ficus-elastica-tineke","title":"Ficus elastica 'Tineke' - Variegated Rubber Tree","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Ficus elastica grows like a miniature tree, with its broad, many-shaded leaves branching off a central stem. Its variegated leaves, in shades of cream, olive and forest green, with red-tinged veins, make it out as a standout shrub, an ideal centrepiece or sideboard plant which will add interest to any room.\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFicus elastica (springy fig) 'Tineke'\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIndia Rubber Plant\/ Tree\/ Fig, Rubber Fig, Rubber Bush\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOrigin\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNative to Asia, from the Himalayas to Malaysia, Sumatra and Java\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThrives in bright, indirect light; if the light is not bright enough it will start to lose its variegation.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAllow the top half of the soil to dry out between watering; the pot will also be lighter at this point. Reduce even further in winter as the water will evaporate less.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHumidity\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eLikes high humidity; your plant will appreciate a mist or the addition of a humidity tray!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUse a well-draining soil mix. Repot every three years in the spring as the plant grows.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFood\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eFeed every four waters in the growing season, reduce to every six in autumn and winter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIdeal temperature is 18-26°C; make sure it does not get colder than 12°C in winter.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNo, this plant is toxic to pets and small humans.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eKeep an eye out for lower-leaf loss; this will tell you if your plant is in too dark a location, and therefore too full of water, and if you spot it can help you reduce stress on your plant!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"12cm","offer_id":42804623409405,"sku":"4993232585071","price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"17cm","offer_id":43359919374589,"sku":"1993232585071","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"27cm","offer_id":42895780118781,"sku":"9893232585071","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/products\/variegated-rubber-tree-ficus-elastica-tineke-675592.jpg?v=1661955042","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.live\/products\/variegated-rubber-tree-ficus-elastica-tineke","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}