Ficus elastica 'Tineke' Alocasia soil with good drainage

soil with good drainage

They prefer bright gentle light but will perform just fine in a variety of lighting conditions in the home

so it's a perfect plant if you want the visual drama of an Alocasia but don't quite have the room for a full sized plant

'Silver Stripe' is simple to care for

Let the soil get dry and stay dry for a week before watering again

Ficus elastica 'Tineke' Alocasia soil with good drainageFicus elastica or decora 'Tineke' or Variegated Rubber Tree is a perfect option for someone looking for a serious statement tree in their home. They are easy to care for, requiring one thing and one thing only: LIGHT! Ok, they also require water. But the Ficus elastica is drought tolerant and if you skip a watering here or there, it won't throw a fit like its cousin Ficus lyrata. As Ficus elastica is a tree, it can reach heights up to 10 feet tall in