Ficus elastica 6in Tineke summerinterest Deep red winter buds open

Deep red winter buds open to pale-pink flowers in early spring

Water: Water when top two inches of soil feels dry

Bali Rose of Sharon

soft apricot-gold

Interesting Fact: One theory about the holes in the leaves is that they allow light through to other leaves that are lower on the plant

Ficus elastica 6in Tineke summerinterest Deep red winter buds openCommon Name: Variegated Rubber Tree. Description: Large, thick, green and cream variegated leaves with pink veining emanating from a central trunk. Light: Bright, indirect light. Water: Allow soil to dry out in between waterings. Origins: Native to South Asia and Southeast Asia. Interesting Fact: This plant was once used for latex production, but lost popularity around 1920 when replaced by the Brazilian rubber tree.