{"product_id":"ficus-tineke-55cm-17cm-pot","title":"Ficus Tineke 55cm 17cm Pot","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFicus Tineke is a popular variegated cultivar of the Ficus elastica species, widely recognised for its striking foliage and robust growth. Characterised by broad, glossy leaves with creamy-white margins surrounding deep green centres, this plant provides an attractive and contemporary visual appeal. Typically supplied at around 55cm tall in 17cm pots, Ficus Tineke performs reliably within wholesale plant supply and trade houseplants ranges due to its adaptability and consistent quality across batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe foliage of Ficus Tineke displays a distinct variegation pattern, where the contrast between the pale cream and rich green leaves adds significant decorative value. It exhibits an upright, dense growth habit with a well-structured form that lends itself well to various interior settings. This cultivar tolerates medium to bright indirect light, making it suitable for diverse indoor environments, though it prefers avoiding direct sunlight to maintain leaf colour. Ficus Tineke is resilient to irregular watering patterns, offering a degree of drought tolerance when necessary. Its moderate maintenance requirements ensure it is easy to handle in retail conditions, responding well to routine pruning and care. Additionally, its compact size and striking foliage make it ideal for merchandising, presenting well on benches and in mixed plant displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Trade Buyers Choose This Plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrade buyers choose Ficus Tineke for its commercial reliability and consistent performance that can be expected across supply batches. The managed natural variation within the variegation contributes to individual plant character while maintaining overall visual uniformity for trade houseplants. Its versatility supports a wide range of uses from retail to interiors and commercial installations. Furthermore, ongoing consumer interest in variegated foliage plants sustains the demand for this cultivar within core wholesale plant supply lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTypical Retail Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFicus Tineke is ideally placed in home retail environments, office installations, and interior design projects. Its eye-catching foliage makes it a focal point in houseplant benches, where it appeals to customers seeking decorative indoor plants. The species’ upright growth habit ensures it integrates well into office spaces or commercial display areas without overcrowding. Additionally, the manageable size and gift-ready quality make it a popular choice for interior displays aiming to combine style and practicality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWholesale \u0026amp; Retail Suitability\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis plant demonstrates strong shelf life and durability under typical retail conditions, allowing for longer display periods without significant decline in appearance. It is well suited for volume or repeat wholesale plant supply, with reliable availability and consistent health standards. Handling during transport and merchandising is straightforward due to its sturdy stems and resilient foliage. Presentation remains consistent at point of sale, with the attractive variegation maintaining appeal until the point of purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrade Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe care level for Ficus Tineke is moderate, making it suitable for both retail environments and commercial maintenance regimes requiring manageable upkeep.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt tolerates a range of indoor lighting conditions, thriving best in medium to bright indirect light, which supports its use across different retail and interior settings.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis species displays considerable watering tolerance, showing resilience under irregular watering schedules often found in commercial environments.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe plant’s upright growth habit and compact form enable efficient merchandising and attractive in-store display arrangements.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial suitability is broad, covering retail, interiors, and wholesale plant supply sectors with consistent demand and easy integration.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandling and transport benefit from the plant’s durable stems and foliage, reducing loss and damage during distribution and display.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVariegation patterns exhibit natural variation, but this is well managed to ensure consistent plant presentation within trade houseplants collections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HIP","offers":[{"title":"17cm Pot \/ 55cm","offer_id":56671443059014,"sku":"p9626-55cm-17cm-ft-26","price":7.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/8195\/2582\/files\/6883EF0464A00246C385A56D17F5C9F0F1BCCF575C718B5FA0326D8DEC73FAA5.jpg?v=1780287698","url":"https:\/\/wholesaleplantshop.co.uk\/products\/ficus-tineke-55cm-17cm-pot","provider":"Wholesale Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}