Best current price£29.99from B&Q
Shopping.co.uk recommended and popular offers
B&Q£29.99Visit shop - Ficus Tineke Rubber Plant 12Cm Pot In Glossy White Ceramic Pot
Visit shop1 offer from £29.99
View price history by clicking the chart icon.
The Ficus Tineke Rubber Plant is perfect for indoor gardening enthusiasts looking to add a structural, colorful element to their homes or offices. Its standout feature is its stunning variegated foliage, which blends green, cream, and pink tones to create a contemporary aesthetic. While it offers impressive air-purifying benefits, it requires consistent bright, indirect light to maintain its vibrant leaf patterns, making it less suitable for dim, windowless corners.
| Brand | B&Q |
|---|
Water when the top 2-3cm of soil feels dry. Always check the soil moisture before adding more water.
Yes, it enjoys the humidity, provided the bathroom has enough bright, indirect light.
Ficus plants contain latex sap that can be irritating to pets if ingested; it is best kept out of reach of cats and dogs.
While it starts in a 12cm pot, with proper care, it can grow significantly taller over time and may eventually require repotting.
During the growing season (spring and summer), you can apply a balanced liquid houseplant fertilizer once a month.
Move the plant to a location with more bright, indirect light.
This is often a sign of overwatering; allow the soil to dry out more between waterings.
This could be a sign of sunburn from direct light or low humidity; move the plant slightly away from windows.
To keep your Ficus Tineke healthy, prioritize a stable environment.
Light: Provide bright, indirect light. Direct sunlight can burn the leaves, while too little light causes the plant to lose its vibrant variegation and turn mostly green.
Watering: Water when the top inch of the soil feels dry to the touch. Ensure the ceramic pot has adequate drainage, or use a plastic liner inside the ceramic container to prevent water from pooling at the roots, which can lead to root rot.
Temperature: Maintain room temperatures between 18°C and 24°C, away from drafty windows or heating vents.
