Light
Bright indirect daylight near an east or west window; filter strong summer afternoon sun.
Learn how to care for your green friend
Tineke Rubber Plant
Ficus elastica 'Tineke'
Tropical & indoor plants · Planned variety
Meet your green friend.
Large, leathery leaves have cream and green marbling, sometimes with pink in new growth.
Why you’ll love it
- Large, leathery leaves have cream and green marbling, sometimes with pink in new growth.
- Adds a distinct foliage or flower form to a suitable plant display.
A space where it can thrive
Choose a growing position that matches the light and moisture guidance below. Nursery listing does not confirm current Golden Bazaar stock.
Ask about availabilityAvailability, size, pot and price will be confirmed in store. Pictures illustrate the plant type.
Your care routine
Watering
Water when the upper 2–3 cm is dry; saturate the root ball and empty the saucer.
Soil & drainage
Free-draining indoor potting mix with perlite; use a pot with drainage holes.
Fertilizer
Use a complete liquid houseplant fertilizer about monthly while actively growing in spring and summer, at the product label rate. Pause in dim winter conditions or whenever growth stops; do not feed a dry or stressed plant.
Temperature
Keep in a stable, frost-free room, usually about 18–26°C, away from cold drafts and heating vents.
Humidity
40–60% is a useful indoor target; keep clear of heating vents.
Through the seasons
During darker Vancouver autumn and winter days, check soil moisture before watering and reduce feeding as growth slows. Acclimatize plants gradually to stronger spring light.
When your plant needs help
- Yellow leaves with persistently wet compost can indicate root stress.
- Fine stippling or webbing can indicate spider mites; inspect leaf undersides.
Pets & little ones
Sap can irritate skin; ingestion may cause irritation or stomach upset. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when pruning.
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Visit The Golden BazaarCare references
Guidance is a starting point. Adjust watering to your plant, pot, light and season; follow fertilizer labels and check outdoor cultivar hardiness.