Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Tree
Origin
Central Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Hillside
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loamy
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Latex
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Apple Tree
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Apfelbaum
Ficus elastica
In French
Pommier
Ficus elastica
In Greek
μηλιά
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Macieira
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
jabłoń
gumy roślin
In Latin
Arbore
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Apple Tree and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Ficus Elastica season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Apple Tree and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Apple Tree and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Apple Tree and Ficus Elastica
Care of Apple Tree and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Apple Tree 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.