Shivereana 'Moonshine' Rubber Tree

Botanical Name: Ficus elastica 'Shivereana'

Native Region/Environment: Hybrid originating in Asia

Sun/Light: Direct morning light then bright, indirect light.  Midday, direct light may scorch the leaves.  It does not thrive in very low light or excessive direct light conditions.

Temperature: Indoor house plant in warm with part sun and temperatures of 65-85F degrees. Outdoors in USDA Zones 10-12.

The lower the temperature the higher the light requirements and conversely the hotter the temperature the more shade is preferred.

Avoid drafts. It will drop leaves especially in a cold draft environment. 

Water: Prefers consistent moisture but avoid overwatering or standing water.  Allow the top inch to dry between watering,

Soil: Fertile and fast draining.

Growth Pattern: Unrestricted it will grow in tree form.  Pruning will create a bushy or hedge shape and often it is planted several stems dense to create a fuller feel, especially as an indoor plant.

Mature Size: In tree form in the wild it may grow 40' high, but outside its native range its size will be greatly reduced to 15' maximum and as a house plant likely 6' to 8', at most.

Attributes: Extremely beautiful, thick leathery leaves in spots, splotches, splashes and streaks of creams, yellows, mint and lime green colors.  A true specimen plant.

Pot: 1 gallon