Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Eucalyptus absita, Eucalyptus acies, Eucalyptus calycogona
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
River side
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
5, 6, 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
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
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
Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Canker, head rot, Mealybugs, Root rot
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness, Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Cough, Fever, Joint pain, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Upset stomach
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Latex
Other Uses
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used in paper industry
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Eucalyptus
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Eucalyptus
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
नीलगिरी
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Eukalyptus
Ficus elastica
In French
Eucalyptus
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Eucalipto
ficus
In Greek
ευκάλυπτος
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Eucalipto
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Eukaliptus
gumy roślin
In Latin
Eucalyptus
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Myrtaceae
Moraceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Eucalyptus and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Eucalyptus and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Eucalyptus and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eucalyptus season is Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Winter. The type of soil for Eucalyptus is Well drained and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eucalyptus is Slightly Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eucalyptus and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Eucalyptus and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Eucalyptus height is 2.50 cm and width 32.81 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Eucalyptus and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Eucalyptus flower color: Pink, Red and White
Eucalyptus leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Eucalyptus and Ficus Elastica
Care of Eucalyptus and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eucalyptus pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Eucalyptus 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.