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Rubber Plant Varieties and Care tips (Ficus elastica types)
In this video we cover 20+ Rubber Plant Varieties and go over care instructions for ficus elastica plants. We cove the following rubber tree varieties:
Ficus elastica 'Tineke'
Ficus elastica ‘Ruby’
Ficus Burgundy
Ficus elastica 'Robusta'
Ficus elastica ‘Belize’
Ficus elastica 'Abidjan'
Ficus elastica 'Shivereana' (Ficus Moonshine)
Ficus elastica 'Decora' (Ficus congesta)
Ficus elastica 'Melany'
Ficus elastica Black Prince
Ficus elastica 'Doescheri' (Ficus 'Doescheri')
Ficus elastica 'Tricolor'
Ficus elastica ‘Cloe’
Ficus elastica ‘Sophia’
Ficus elastica ‘Strawberry & Cream’
Ficus Altissima Yellow Gem (Lemon lime rubber tree)
Ficus Audrey (banyan tree )
Ficus elastica ‘Sylvie’
There are many Rubber plant varieties to choose from in the Ficus genus. Most of the common varieties are of Ficus elastica. However a few belong to Ficus altissima (al-TISS-ih-muh) or Ficus benghalensis (ben-ga-len-sis). Ficus is a species in the family Moraceae (more-ace-ee-eye or more-ace-ee-ee) (Mulberry Family) and native to eastern parts of South and Southeast Asia.
Variegated Rubber Plants are definitely some of my favorite all time houseplants. Specifically because they are so beautiful and very low-maintenance.
All parts of Rubber plant varieties contain an abundant milky white latex. However, despite its common name, it is not used in the commercial production of natural rubber. In fact, commercial rubber is actually produced from the sap of Hevea brasiliensis (hee-VEE-uh brazil-EE-en-sis).
Ficus elastica (Rubber fig, F. elastica)
Ficus elastica is the common species of rubber plant and has been a tried and true classic houseplant. Specifically, due to its ease of care and beautiful, large, leathery leaves. Stunning emerald green leaves have scarlet red sheaths from which new leaves emerge.
It was extensively grown indoors in the early 1950s, but has since been replaced by the numerous, beautiful cultivars found below. This sun lover grows best in a spot that receives plenty of direct sun. However, Rubber fig will still grow with no direct sun indoors, as long as it is not far from a window.
Indian rubber trees can grow to soaring heights of up to 100 feet (30 meters) in their natural habitat.
Ficus Tineke (tineke ficus , Ficus elastica 'Tineke , variegated rubber tree, Tineke Rubber Tree) s the most popular variegated elastica. Commonly sold as a variegated rubber tree or Tineke Rubber Tree. Leaves are thick, and shiny and gray-green in color with a touch of cream. Even more, new leaves and sheaths will display splashes of pink.
This popular variety of rubber tree is arguably easier to care for than its infamous relative the Fiddle Leaf Fig. In fact, it is much more easy-going about light and water. This makes Tineke an ideal choice if you like something similar, but a bit more forgiving.
Ficus Tineke Light Requirements - The Ficus Tineke can handle low light conditions. However bright light is preferred. Remember, variegated rubber plants need sufficient light in order to keep their level of variegation. Lighting that is too dim will cause the plant to lose its variegation.
Rotate Tineke in intervals to ensure it gets even sufficient light. Indoors, lower-light conditions and containers will restrict root development and slow its growth. Therefore, you can keep it a manageable size for your space.
Ficus Tineke Watering- The Ficus Tineke can become over sensitive to too much watering.
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