Ficus Elastica

Allamanda

About Ficus Elastica and Allamanda

Ficus Elastica

Allamanda

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal

Types

Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig

Allamanda voilacea Allamanda violacea Cherry Jubilee Allamanda x Alba (Blanca) Allamanda Cream Allamanda Chocolate Allamanda Indonesia Sunset Allamanda hendersonii

Number of Varieties

606

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas

gardens, Grassland, Roadsides, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1110-14

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Vining/Climbing

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Salmon, Burgundy, Dark Salmon

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Light Green, Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic to oblong

Bell Shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Very Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Remove damaged 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

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Eye irritation, Skin irritation, Skin rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Jaundice, Liver problems, Malaria

Part of Plant Used

Latex

Flowers

Other Uses

Making rubber, Making tyres

Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical, Vine

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS elastica

ALLAMANDA 'Cherries Jubilee'

Common Name

Rubber Plant

Golden Trumpet Vine

In Hindi

रबड़ का पौधा

Allamanda

In German

Ficus elastica

Allamanda

In French

Ficus elastica

Allamanda

In Spanish

ficus

Allamanda

In Greek

ελαστικός φίκος

Allamanda

In Portuguese

fábrica de borracha

Allamanda

In Polish

gumy roślin

Allamanda

In Latin

Flexilis herba

Allamanda

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Gentianales

Family

Moraceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Ficus

Allamanda

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ficeae

Apocyneae

Subfamily

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

80012

1 27800

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Properties of Ficus Elastica and Allamanda

Wondering what are the properties of Ficus Elastica and Allamanda? We provide you with everything About Ficus Elastica and Allamanda. Ficus Elastica doesn't have thorns and Allamanda doesn't have thorns. Also Ficus Elastica does not have fragrant flowers. Ficus Elastica has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Allamanda 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 Allamanda and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Allamanda

Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Allamanda is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Allamanda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Allamanda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Allamanda is Loam while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Allamanda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ficus Elastica and Allamanda Physical Information

Ficus Elastica and Allamanda physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Allamanda height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Allamanda are as follows:

Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Allamanda flower color: Salmon, Burgundy and Dark Salmon
Allamanda leaf color: Light Green

Care of Ficus Elastica and Allamanda

Care of Ficus Elastica and Allamanda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Allamanda pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Allamanda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.