Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 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, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Blue
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Bronze
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Irregular
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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
Compost
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
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Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Cough
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Latex
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JUNIPERUS virginiana
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Eastern Red Cedar
Ficus elastica
In French
Red Cedar Orient
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Cedro Rojo del Este
ficus
In Greek
Ανατολική Red Cedar
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Eastern Red Cedar
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Eastern Red Cedar
gumy roślin
In Latin
Eastern Red Cedar
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Moraceae
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Cupressoideae
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Season and Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Red Cedar and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Red Cedar and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Eastern Red Cedar and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eastern Red Cedar and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ficus Elastica
Care of Eastern Red Cedar and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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.