Product Description
The Ficus Elastica Tineke, also known as the Indian rubber tree, was once an important source of rubber. It belongs to the Ficus family, which counts more than 1,000 different species. Related though they are, you can't always tell at a glance that they belong to the same family. Most Ficus species originally come from tropical Asia.
Care & tips for the Ficus Tineke bush - 170cm
The Ficus Tineke is an easy houseplant, but it is sensitive to changes in its surroundings. If the plant grows towards one side, move it gradually by turning it a little each day rather than startling it all at once. Big changes can make it lose leaves. A weekly misting is ideal for the Ficus: it keeps the leaves dust-free and helps keep pests away.
How much water does the Ficus Tineke bush - 170cm need?
Try to keep the Ficus' soil lightly moist at all times. A moisture meter is the best way to measure this.
How much light does the Ficus Tineke bush - 170cm need?
The Ficus Tineke bush loves daylight and is happiest in a bright spot right by a window. This houseplant genuinely needs that daylight to develop. Stood somewhere too dark, the Tineke will stop producing new leaves. Do watch out during the summer months, when direct sun can become too intense. Move the plant to a spot with fewer hours of direct sun for that period.
Is the Ficus Tineke bush - 170cm toxic?
The leaves of the Ficus Tineke are toxic to pets and children, and eating any part of the plant is strongly discouraged. The sap inside can irritate the skin, so do take care with this plant around small children and pets.
How is my Ficus Tineke bush shipped?
This houseplant is delivered in a nursery pot. All our houseplants are shipped in boxes we designed ourselves: a snug inner fitting keeps the plant firmly in place so it can't shift in transit. Plants don't mind a day in a dark box, so your green friend arrives home in perfect condition.
Specifications
| Latin Name | Ficus |
| Delivery | Delivered in a nursery pot |
| Warranty | Fresh from the grower |
| Height | 170 cm |
| Diameter | 100 cm |
| Pot Size | 40 cm |
| Location | Bright indirect light, 0-3 m from a window |
| Water Needs | About 1-2 times a week |
| Poisonous | Mildly toxic |
| Air Purifying | Yes |
| Packaging | Securely packed in a box designed for shipping plants |
| Maintenance | Low |
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