Ficus Elastica

Applemint

About Ficus Elastica and Applemint

Ficus Elastica

Applemint

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Herbs

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal

Southern Europe

Types

Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig

Number of Varieties

602

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Cultivated Beds, Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-116-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-5

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm980.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm2.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

White, Light Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic to oblong

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots

Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

don't fertilize in winter

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

✔ ✘

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

Bees, Butterflies, pollinators

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain, Swelling

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antiseptic, Digestive disorders, Fever, Headache

Part of Plant Used

Latex

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Making rubber, Making tyres

Added to salads, Used as essential oil, Used in making tea, Used to make herbal teas

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

Bog Garden, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS elastica

MENTHA suaveolens 'Variegata'

Common Name

Rubber Plant

Applemint, Variegated Applemint

In Hindi

रबड़ का पौधा

Applemint Tree

In German

Ficus elastica

Applemint Baum

In French

Ficus elastica

Applemint Arbre

In Spanish

ficus

Árbol Applemint

In Greek

ελαστικός φίκος

Applemint Δέντρο

In Portuguese

fábrica de borracha

Árvore applemint

In Polish

gumy roślin

Applemint Drzewo

In Latin

Flexilis herba

Applemint ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Lamiales

Family

Moraceae

Lamiaceae

Genus

Ficus

Mentha

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Ficeae

Mentheae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

8002

1 27800

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Properties of Ficus Elastica and Applemint

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

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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Applemint

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

Ficus Elastica and Applemint Physical Information

Ficus Elastica and Applemint physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Applemint height is 980.00 cm and width 2.50 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Applemint are as follows:

Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Applemint flower color: White and Pink
Applemint leaf color: White and Light Green

Care of Ficus Elastica and Applemint

Care of Ficus Elastica and Applemint include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Applemint pruning is done Prune in the growing season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Applemint needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.