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Ficus Tineke
Ficus Tineke
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The Ficus elastica ’Tineke’ – or variegated rubber tree – is a popular variety of ficus known for its beautiful pink, green, and yellow leaves. The Tineke’s striking variegation and easy-going nature make it the perfect new plant to add to your sill this year.
- Each plant is unique; size and shape fluctuate by season so all measurements are shown as a range
- Medium 6-inch plant arrives in a 6" wide nursery grow pot and measures between 7–12" tall from the soil line to the top of the foliage
Care Guide
Care Guide
- Thrives in bright indirect light. Can benefit from a few hours of direct sun.
- Water every 1-2 weeks, allowing soil to dry out between waterings. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.
- The Ficus elastica plant is used to make living root bridges in its native habitat.
- Yellow leaves, wet potting mix:
Overwatering
- Crispy, curling leaves:
Thirsty plant, underwatered or low humidity
- Leaf drop:
Low light, not enough light
Our Guarantee
Our Guarantee
Your plants will arrive in happy, healthy condition—guaranteed. If not, we replace them for free.
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We offer free standard shipping on all orders $79+. Orders under $79 ship for a flat $15 fee. View our full shipping policy.
Sending a Gift?
Sending a Gift?
First, lucky them! Second, in the cart, before checkout, you’ll find an option to add a gift note. You can rest assured that all orders are shipped without pricing information and include directions on how to access our digital Care Library for plant care instructions.
You can also let your gift recipient know something is on the way from yours truly by filling out this form – also linked in your order confirmation email. (Don’t worry, we won’t spoil what the surprise is or send them any marketing emails.)
Plant Care Help: Virtual Plant Appointment
From plant-specific care, to repotting tips and tricks, to pest identification—we’re here to help. Chat directly via video with a knowledgeable houseplant expert from The Sill team. We’ll kick off your appointment with a quick environmental assessment of your space, then dive into your care questions and concerns. Appointment windows are available Monday through Friday between the hours of 9am and 5pm, and are subject to our houseplant expert’s availability.
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