Ficus elastica 'Shivereana Moonshine'

Ficus elastica 'Shivereana Moonshine' is said to be a specimen obtained from hybridization between Ficus elastica (also called Rubber Plant) and Hevea variegata according to some sources. Its large, shiny oval leaves are variegated with cream, white and green, with shades of orange-red on the juvenile leaves. The speckles and mottling are very different from leaf to leaf, making it a very attractive plant indeed. Ficus elastica 'Shivereana Moonshine' is not a difficult plant, but it does take time to adapt to a new environment, so once it finds its spot, it should not be moved. Indoors, it can grow to 6 feet (2 m.) tall, but in the wild, it can become a tree. The light has a direct effect on its variegation. A lack of light will cause the colors to turn progressively green.

Family: Moraceae
Origin : hybrid of Ficus elastica from Southeast Asia
Watering : let the first few inches of substrate dry between waterings, but do not let it dry out completely
Light : intense to medium, indirect
Relative humidity : medium
Substrate : draining and aerated, use our potting soil for tropical plants
Fertilization: balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season
Toxicity: toxic

* Please note that each plant is unique and will be different from the one in the photo.