Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana’ (‘Moonshine’) – Speckled Variegated Rubber Plant

A distinctive and highly decorative Rubber Plant, Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana’, also known as ‘Moonshine’, stands out for its unusual speckled foliage. Shades of green, creamy yellow and pale variegation create a softly marbled appearance, making each leaf slightly different from the next.

Offered at TOMs FLOWer CLUB in Adliswil, Switzerland, this plant is supplied as a rooted cutting. Its elegant foliage makes it an attractive solitary plant for a bright living space, office or specialist plant collection.

Why This Plant Stands Out

• Unusual speckled and marbled variegation
• Attractive contrast of green and creamy, pale yellow tones
• Each leaf develops its own distinctive pattern
• A decorative alternative to the classic green Rubber Plant
• Suitable as a solitary houseplant or collector specimen
• Relatively straightforward to care for with the right light and watering

Plant Characteristics

Botanical name: Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana’
Trade name: ‘Moonshine’
Common name: Variegated Rubber Plant
Family: Moraceae
Foliage: Green leaves with irregular pale yellow and creamy speckling
Growth: Upright, woody growth under suitable conditions
Propagation: Rooted cutting
Use: Indoor foliage plant, decorative solitary specimen
Hardiness: Not frost-hardy

Light & Location

Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana’ prefers a bright position with indirect light or partial shade. Avoid strong direct sunlight, which can damage the foliage, especially when the plant is not acclimatised.

It is best grown indoors throughout the year in Switzerland. Keep it away from cold draughts and protect it from low temperatures.

Care

Light: Bright indirect light to partial shade
Watering: Allow the upper layer of substrate to dry slightly between waterings; avoid waterlogging
Substrate: Well-drained, self-mixed organic substrate
Temperature: Warm indoor conditions; protect from frost
Leaf care: Gently wipe or shower the leaves with lukewarm water about once a month
Repotting: Usually unnecessary for the next 1–2 years under suitable conditions

Cultivation at TOMs FLOWer CLUB

This Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana’ is cultivated with an emphasis on natural growth and healthy root development. It is planted in my own permeable, self-mixed organic substrate and is not excessively fertilised.

No leaf-glossing agents are used. At TOMs FLOWer CLUB, the guiding principle is quality before quantity, with careful cultivation rather than accelerated growth.

You receive the plant in the displayed size.

Enjoy Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana’ (‘Moonshine’) – a distinctive variegated Rubber Plant with speckled foliage and understated tropical elegance.