Classy Ficus Tenike leaf

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Classy Ficus Tenike leaf - Lemmy.ca

My new tree decided to give me a really pretty leaf just before winter. What a cool plant.

Many years ago, mine had leaves like these but it seems theyโ€™re all solid green now. Iโ€™d like them to come back but not if itโ€™s a stress response. Or is it just something only younger trees do?
I think it has something to do with how much light the tree gets. I just got into house plants this year but I noticed my dark leaved rubber tree becoming more green so I moved it to a brighter spot and now its turning darker again. Maybe yours wants more light as well?

Yep, can confirm that itโ€™s the amount of light.

With winter (and shorter days) coming, Iโ€™ve invested in a few full spectrum grow lights that I turn on in the morning/evening to keep the variegation spicy.

Thatโ€™s a cool plant. I want one. Wait, I have one!
I love Ficus plants. Iโ€™ve got a tinke and Burgundy. Also got a baby moonshine.