Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India, China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Subtropical forests, Tropical Forests
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Yellow green, Brown
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
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Put diluted fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Chlorosis, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, antimicrobial, Astringent, Expectorant
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Latex
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, used in Indian cuisine in curries
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
DILLENIA indica
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Chulta, Elephant Apple
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Elephant Apple
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Elefant von Apple
Ficus elastica
In French
Elephant d'Apple
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
El elefante de Apple
ficus
In Greek
ελέφαντας της Apple
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Elefante da Apple
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Słoń Jabłko
gumy roślin
In Latin
Elephant Apple
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Rosales
Family
Dilleniaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Elephant Apple and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Elephant Apple and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Elephant Apple and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Elephant Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Elephant Apple is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Elephant Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Elephant Apple and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Elephant Apple and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Elephant Apple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,370.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Elephant Apple and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Elephant Apple flower color: Ivory
Elephant Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Elephant Apple and Ficus Elastica
Care of Elephant Apple and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Elephant Apple pruning is done Remove dead branches and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Elephant Apple 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.