Life Span
Biennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Tan
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Bronze, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
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Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
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Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds, Insects
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Allergy
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Latex
Other Uses
Used in paper industry
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
भोज पत्र
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Birke
Ficus elastica
In French
Arbre de bouleau
Ficus elastica
In Greek
Birch Tree
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
bétula
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Brzoza
gumy roślin
In Latin
Caerulus
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Betulaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Birch and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Birch and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Birch and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Birch season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Birch is Loam and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Birch is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Birch and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Birch and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Birch and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Care of Birch and Ficus Elastica
Care of Birch and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Birch 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.