Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana Moonshine’

Description

Highly variegated, golden leaves of this ‘rubber plant’ are highlighted with light pink veins, with specks of light and deep green. A shining star amongst the crowd of foliage plants. If you’re not a fan of the Ficus elastica species for its common appearances in peoples homes, this new and rare cultivar will surely change your mind. Provide plenty of light to maintain its golden colour.

WATERING

S/S allow 20% of the top soil to dry out. In A/W allow soil to dry out 50%.

LIGHT REQUIREMENTS

Bright, indirect. Can be susceptible to scorching if placed in direct light.

FEED

Use a houseplant fertiliser once a month from April – October.

REPOTTING

Repot every 1.5-2 years. Use a well-draining houseplant compost with an added drainage medium like perlite.

HEIGHT / POT SIZE

See available sizes below. Please note that, due to their natural variability, specimens’ height may be within 10-20% of the stated height below.

Plant is supplied in its plastic nursery pot.