A highly sought after new variety on the market, Ficus Elastica Shivereana Moonshine is very popular for its variegated white, green and cream foliage. The new leaves appear slightly pink. Avoid exposing it to strong direct sunlight which could damage its foliage.
Be careful, handle with care! This plant contains latex, may cause irritation in contact with skin and eyes. Risk of toxicity if swallowed, for animals.
- Family: Moraceae.
- Origin: Southeast Asia.
- Watering:
- Spring to fall: Allow the first third of the soil to dry between waterings.
- Winter: Allow the soil to dry completely between waterings.
- Ambient humidity: Moderate.
- Type of potting 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: Hot, never below 12ᵒC and avoid drafts.
- Between 15ᵒC and 25ᵒC.
Pot diameter: 6 cm.
Like nature, each plant is unique. Natural items are all different and may contain irregularities.
