Ask the Expert: What type of plant is this and what is its name? I want to know how to care for this plant, but do not know what it is. Darren Flower Shop Network Plant Expert Reply: I believe what you have is a Ficus elastica 'Variegata'. Share this:Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)