Ficus elastica ‘Tineke’ is a gorgeous ficus plant and one of our favorites. A picture can’t do this beauty justice to its white and pink variegated leaves. Ficus elastica is commonly called the rubber tree because its white coloured sap makes rubber, which is a key ingredient for tyres and many more rubber-based products. Ensure the sap does not encounter your skin as it can cause irritation. It is an excellentindoor plant for home or commercial use.

Ficus plants have extremely invasive roots so, in urban gardens, it is strongly advisable to keep them in pots or containers rather than planting them in the ground.