Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Shrub
  
Tree
  
Origin
Hybrid origin
  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
  
Types
Not Available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-14
  
10-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink
  
Not Available
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Light Yellow
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Trumpet
  
Elliptic to oblong
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Not Available
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
  
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs a lot of moisture in the growing season, Needs a lot of water initially, Needs good drainage
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
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
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Not Available
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Moths
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Confusion, Headache
  
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, Antirheumatic, Arthritis, Dermatitis
  
Not Available
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
  
Latex
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Making rubber, Making tyres
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
  
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
BRUGMANSIA 'Frosty Pink'
  
FICUS elastica
  
Common Name
Angel's Trumpet
  
Rubber Plant
  
In Hindi
Brugmansia
  
रबड़ का पौधा
  
In German
Brugmansia
  
Ficus elastica
  
In French
Brugmansia
  
Ficus elastica
  
In Spanish
Brugmansia
  
ficus
  
In Greek
Brugmansia
  
ελαστικός φίκος
  
In Portuguese
Brugmansia
  
fábrica de borracha
  
In Polish
Brugmansia
  
gumy roślin
  
In Latin
Brugmansia
  
Flexilis herba
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Tracheophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Solanales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Solanaceae
  
Moraceae
  
Genus
Brugmansia
  
Ficus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Datureae
  
Ficeae
  
Subfamily
Solanoideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Brugmansia and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Brugmansia and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Brugmansia and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brugmansia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Brugmansia is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Brugmansia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brugmansia and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Brugmansia and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Brugmansia height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Brugmansia and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Brugmansia flower color: White and Pink
Brugmansia leaf color: Green
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Brugmansia and Ficus Elastica
Care of Brugmansia and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brugmansia 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 Brugmansia 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.