rubber tree vs ficus Ficus Variety Starter Plants - Rubber Trees (Tineke, Ruby, Shivereana Moonshine), Variegated Council Tree

rubber tree vs ficus Ficus Variety Starter Plants - Rubber Trees (Tineke, Ruby, Shivereana Moonshine), Variegated Council TreeCalling all Ficus fans! This variety pack includes one of each of MicroStarts four variegated Ficus varieties, giving you a beautiful mix of foliage and form. These low maintenance plants thrive in well lit indoor spaces. Their upright growth makes them ideal for adding height, filling empty corners, or serving as bold statement pieces, and their vibrant variegated foliage adds a tropical touch to any home, office, or patio. Whether you're expanding

Calling all Ficus fans! This variety pack includes one of each of MicroStarts four variegated Ficus varieties, giving you a beautiful mix of foliage and form. These low-maintenance plants thrive in well lit indoor spaces. Their upright growth makes them ideal for adding height, filling empty corners, or serving as bold statement pieces, and their vibrant variegated foliage adds a tropical touch to any home, office, or patio. Whether you're expanding your collection or just getting started, these Ficus varieties bring texture and interest to any indoor jungle. 

The 4 varieties included are as follows:

Ficus Shivereana Moonshine (a.k.a. Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana‘): a highly variegated plant where each leaf is unique, with creamy-green leaves liberally streaked, splashed, and speckled in olive green and cream. New leaves often have a pinkish coloring, adding complexity and beauty to this rubber tree.
Growth rate: Slow-Moderate
Mature size: 4-7 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide

Ficus Tineke (a.k.a. Ficus elastica ‘Tineke‘): a newer cultivar with a striking tri-color variegation. This rubber plant showcases variegated green and white leaves with burgundy overtones. The ovate leaves tend to have a splotchy variegation of light green, cream, and even some pink, and the sheath at the top of the stem is a deep burgundy-red color.
Growth rate: Moderate
Mature size: 4-9 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide

Red Ruby Rubber Plant (a.k.a. Ficus elastica ‘Ruby‘): a variegated version of the Ficus elastica ‘Burgundy‘, the variegation on Ruby varies from pink-tinged cream to an almost glowing coral-pink. New growth comes through in an intense pink-orange shade. This beautiful cultivar has large, elliptical leaves that emerge from a red sheath at the tip of the branches.
Growth rate: Moderate-Fast
Mature size: 6-10 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide

Variegated Council Tree (a.k.a. Ficus altissima 'Variegata', Asian Council Tree, Lofty Fig): a captivating houseplant prized for its broad, glossy leaves with lemon and lime green variegation.
Growth rate: Moderate
Mature size: 6-8 ft tall, 2-3 ft wide