Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Iris
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Terrestrial
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, 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
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Lavender, Blue Violet
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Sea Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Sea Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Sea Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
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
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
-
Latex
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Edging, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
IRIS pumila
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Dwarf Iris
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Dwarf Iris
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Zwergiris
Ficus elastica
In French
Dwarf Iris
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Enano Iris
ficus
In Greek
νάνος Ίρις
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Dwarf Iris
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Dwarf Iris
gumy roślin
In Latin
Iris Dwarf
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Iridaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Dwarf Iris and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Dwarf Iris and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Iris and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Iris season is Spring and Summer and Ficus Elastica season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Dwarf Iris is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dwarf Iris is Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dwarf Iris and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Dwarf Iris and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Iris height is 10.20 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Iris and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Dwarf Iris flower color: Yellow, Lavender and Blue Violet
Dwarf Iris leaf color: Green and Sea Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Dwarf Iris and Ficus Elastica
Care of Dwarf Iris and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Iris 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 Dwarf Iris 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.