Tineke turning pink??

[Mdef]

Hi! I bought a very young tineke rubber tree a few weeks ago and when I got it the variegation was all just white. Now the variegation on the newer leaves is starting to turn pink. I have the plant a few feet away from a SW facing window so it gets pretty bright and constant indirect light. I’m wondering if there is a way to keep the variegation bright white instead of it turning pink. Thanks for the help!

 

[Tetters]

The burgundy tones of this plant are all part of its beauty. Maybe you could do a little research and choose a different variety if you don`t like the colouring.

 

[Mdef]

The shop I bought it from had full grown plants of the same variety will full bright white variegation so I was just wondering how to get it like that. I know some people like the pink that the ruby gets but I’m just trying to figure out how the nursery had theirs all white

 

[Tetters]

Maybe it would be a good idea to ask them at the nursery, there is just a possibility they would change the plant you have for another one in the circumstances

 

[Mdef]

the nursery is taking a break from orders so I can’t message them. So if anyone on here knows how to get the variegation to stay white I would appreciate it

 

[zigs]

My Mum used to get me to polish the rubber plant leaves with milk and cotton wool. Maybe that would help?

 

[Mdef]

Oh that’s super interesting!! Maybe that makes the leaves shine more? I’ve never heard of that but maybe I’ll give it a try for fun