A highly sought-after new variety on the market, Ficus Elastica Shivereana Moonshine is very popular for its variegated foliage of white, green, and cream. The new leaves appear slightly pink. Avoid exposing it to strong, direct sunlight, which could damage its foliage.
Caution: Handle with care! This plant contains latex and may cause irritation to skin and eyes if it comes into contact with it. May be toxic to animals if ingested.
- Family: Moraceae.
- Origin: Southeast Asia.
- Watering:
- Spring to fall: Allow the first third of the potting soil to dry out between waterings.
- Winter: Allow the potting soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Type of soil: Rich, but very draining.
- Avoid water remaining in the saucer.
- Brightness: Moderate to high.
- Orientation: East, west or slightly away from a south window.
- Growth: Slow.
- Temperature: Warm, never below 12ᵒC and avoid drafts.
- Between 15ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 10 cm.
Like nature, every plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
