'Shivereana' rubber plant guide
Ficus elastica 'Shivereana', also called Shivereana, 'Moonshine' rubber plant
Published 2026-11-08
Quick care
- Light
- Bright indirect
- Water
- When the top 5 cm (2 in) of soil is dry
- Humidity
- Average room air is fine
- Temperature
- 16 to 27°C (60 to 80°F). Keep above 10°C (50°F).
- Soil
- Well-draining houseplant mix with perlite
- Feeding
- Balanced liquid fertilizer, monthly in spring and summer
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs. The milky sap irritates the mouth, stomach, and skin.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Mature size
- 1 to 3 m (3 to 10 ft) tall indoors
- Propagation
- Stem cuttings in water, or air layering
- Where to buy
- Plant shops
This page covers what makes 'Shivereana' rubber plant different. For light, water, soil, pests, and the rest, read the rubber plant care guide.
What it is
‘Shivereana’ is a rubber plant with pale green and lime leaves speckled and mottled all over, with soft pink on the stems and new growth. It looks like it was flicked with paint. It is rarer than ‘Tineke’ or ‘Ruby’. Select-A-Plant lists it from the Monrovia line.
How to tell it apart
| Plant | Leaves | The tell |
|---|---|---|
| ‘Shivereana’ | Pale green and lime speckles all over | Speckled, not edged |
| ‘Tineke’ rubber plant | Dark center, cream edges | Clear cream edge |
| ‘Ruby’ rubber plant | Green, cream, and pink | Strong pink in large cream sections |
Care differences
The pale leaves need bright indirect light to keep growing. In low light, it stalls. It grows slower than green rubber plants.
The pale leaves also scorch in hot afternoon sun. Morning sun is fine.
Grow it from a cutting
Take a tip cutting in spring. Root it in water or moist mix. Roots take four to eight weeks.
Buying it
‘Shivereana’ is sold at plant shops and online. It costs more than ‘Tineke’. Look for even speckling on new leaves and no brown spots.