Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Sugar Maple, Norway Maple, Red Maple
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
bottomlands, Forests, Moist Soils
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 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
Yellow green, Chartreuse
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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
Toothed
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Sap, Tree trunks
Latex
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used as Ornamental plant
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER nigrum
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Black Maple
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Black Maple Tree
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Schwarz Ahorn
Ficus elastica
In French
Noir Érable
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Negro del árbol de arce
ficus
In Greek
Μαύρο Maple Tree
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Árvore de bordo preto
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Czarny klon
gumy roślin
In Latin
White Acer ligno
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Black Maple and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Black Maple and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Black Maple and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Maple is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Maple and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Black Maple and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Black Maple height is 3,779.52 cm and width 1,219.20 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Maple and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Black Maple flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Black Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Black Maple and Ficus Elastica
Care of Black Maple and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Black Maple 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.