Ficus Elastica Tineke Vs. Ruby

Ficus Elastica Tineke and Ruby are two varieties of the same species of plant, Ficus Elastica. Both are native to Southeast Asia and are popular houseplants. They are similar in many ways, but there are also some important differences. Both plants have large, glossy leaves and can grow to be several feet tall. However, Tineke leaves are green with white stripes, while Ruby leaves are solid green. Tineke plants also tend to be slightly taller and thinner than Ruby plants. Another difference is that Tineke plants are variegated, meaning that their leaves have more than one color, while Ruby plants only have one color. Finally, Tineke plants are more resistant to disease and pests than Ruby plants.