Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Brazil
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Abutilon Hybridum
Abutilon Megapotamicum
Abutilon Palmeri
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Grassland, Rocky areas
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Lung Problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Latex
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABUTILON megapotamicum
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Indian mallow or Velvetleaf
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Abutilon
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Abutilon
Ficus elastica
In French
Abutilon
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Abutilon
ficus
In Greek
Abutilon
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Abutilon
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Abutilon
gumy roślin
In Latin
Abutilon
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Malvaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Abutilon and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Abutilon and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Abutilon and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abutilon season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Abutilon is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abutilon is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abutilon and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Abutilon and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Abutilon height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Abutilon and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Abutilon flower color: Yellow and Red
Abutilon leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Abutilon and Ficus Elastica
Care of Abutilon and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abutilon pruning is done Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Abutilon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.