Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
not available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Not Available
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Abelia
In German
Ficus elastica
Abelia
In French
Ficus elastica
Abelia
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Abelia
In Polish
gumy roślin
Abelia
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Abelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Caprifolioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ficus Elastica and Abelia
Wondering what are the properties of Ficus Elastica and Abelia? We provide you with everything About Ficus Elastica and Abelia. Ficus Elastica doesn't have thorns and Abelia doesn't have thorns. Also Ficus Elastica does not have fragrant flowers. Ficus Elastica has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Abelia has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ficus Elastica and Abelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Abelia
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Abelia Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Abelia are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ficus Elastica and Abelia
Care of Ficus Elastica and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.