Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
bottomlands, Moist woods
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Chocolate
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Dark Green, Yellow green, Gold
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Apply NPK fertilizer at the ratio of 6-24-24
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Coronary diseases, Cures constipation, Diarrhea, Diphtheria, High cholestrol, Immunity, Intestinal worms, Leukemia, Skin wounds, Sore throat, Syphilis, Use as a gargle
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Latex
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUGLANS nigra
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Black Walnut
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
काले अखरोट के पेड़
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Schwarz Walnussbaum
Ficus elastica
In French
Noir noyer
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
nogal negro
ficus
In Greek
Μαύρη καρυδιά
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
nogueira preta
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Czarny orzech drzewo
gumy roślin
In Latin
Niger walnut tree
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Juglandales
Rosales
Family
Juglandaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Juglandinae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Black Walnut and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Black Walnut and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Black Walnut and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Black Walnut season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Black Walnut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Black Walnut is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Black Walnut and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Black Walnut and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Black Walnut height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,830.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Black Walnut and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Black Walnut flower color: Yellow green
Black Walnut leaf color: Green
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Black Walnut and Ficus Elastica
Care of Black Walnut and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Black Walnut pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Black Walnut 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.