Ficus Tineke Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Ficus Tineke, or rubber fig, is a beautiful houseplant that elevates your room. It has pink, green, and cream leaves on the surface. This Ficus variety is considered the most unique and popular among plant lovers because it is easy to care for and grow. Like all Ficus plants, Ficus Tineke is toxic to humans and pets if ingested.
Common Name |
Rubber fig
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Plant Type
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Houseplants
Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Ficus elastica 'Tineke'
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Genus
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Ficus
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Family
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Moraceae
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Order
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Rosales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Ficus Tineke Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Ficus Tineke.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Ficus Tineke needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Ficus Tineke needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Ficus Tineke Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Ficus Tineke to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 5 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 75°F
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Humidity Preference |
High
The ideal humidity range for your Ficus Tineke to thrive is between 50% and 70%. |
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Ficus Tineke Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Ficus Tineke. |
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Suitability in pots |
5L
Ficus Tineke plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 5L. |
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Soil type |
loam
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Ficus Tineke Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Ficus Tineke plant. |
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Maximum Height |
120 Inches or
4 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Green
Light Pink
White
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Characteristics |
Showy
Evergreen
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Is Ficus Tineke toxic to pets? |
Yes
Ficus Tineke can be toxic to pets and humans if ingested. |
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Garden Style |
Mediterranean Garden
Patio And Containers
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Ficus Tineke Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Ficus Tineke, when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
stem cutting
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Flowering season |
No flowers
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Ficus Tineke Native Region |
Find out where the Ficus Tineke plant originated. |
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Country |
Bhutan
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Nepal
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