Ficus elastica Tineke, commonly known as the variegated rubber plant or variegated rubber tree, is a popular houseplant that is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia and India. It is a cultivar of the Ficus elastica species and is prized for its attractive, glossy, oval leaves with cream and green variegation. The plant can grow up to 6-10 feet tall and requires bright, indirect light and moderate watering. It is a relatively easy plant to care for and is known to help purify indoor air by removing toxins such as formaldehyde and benzene.