4" Ficus shivereana 'Moonshine'
Care
Bright indirect light
Allow soil to dry almost completely
Ficus shivereana 'Moonshine' is an uncommon Ficus species with 'mint' or mottled variegation.
While similar to Ficus altissima, Ficus shivereana 'Moonshine' has different variegation.
Ficus care is relatively simple. Most Ficus plants prefer bright indirect light. Make sure your plant is in a well draining soil rich in organic matter and allow it to dry out almost completely between watering. Take care not to place your Ficus near a cold window or near a heat/ac vent.
Additional information:
Ficus, commonly referred to as a "Fig" or "Rubber tree", is a large genus of plants that number over 800 different species. They are found on almost every continent and range from tropical to semi-temperate climate zones.
Ficus generally grow as shrubs and trees but some also grow as vines and epiphytes.
The more traditional Ficus that are commonly cultivated as house plants are the Elastica species, like Tineke and Ruby.
Most Ficus prefer to dry out between watering. They prefer bright indirect light and some species thrive in direct sun.
My new favorite plant! Better than expected and good size. Nice variegation! Get one if you can!
When I unwrapped this plant, my jaw dropped. They did not send me a tiny little plant, it was a mini tree in my house. One stalk, nice big leaves, and absolutely stunning. Great packaging, my plant came with little to no damage.
Great size! So pretty and healthy! Shipped well!
I am beyond pleased with this beauty that arrived today. It was bigger than I expected and very healthy looking!
This is my 2nd Ficus shivereana and it is literally 4 times the size that I paid for one from another seller. (The one from the other seller was also more expensive) It arrived today in pristine condition. The leaves are huge and robust and healthy. The packing could not have been better. They used 'floof' over the soil, taped it closed, surrounded it with a protective wrap, taped and stapled that closed so it was extremally secure (yet not squashed) and filled the box with biodegrable packing peanuts. Was having a tough day, but when this beauty arrived, it totally lifted my spirits! Way to go Canopy Plant Co! I have placed many orders in the past with absolutely no problems and will definitely continue to be a customer in the future.
