Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
China
Types
not available
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Yellow green, Rose
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Beautyberry
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Beauty Berry Plant
In German
Ficus elastica
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
In French
Ficus elastica
Beauté Berry Plante
In Spanish
ficus
Planta de la baya de belleza
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Planta Berry beleza
In Polish
gumy roślin
Beauty Berry roślin
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Planta forma Berry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Beautyberry
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Beautyberry Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Beautyberry are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Beautyberry
Care of Ficus Elastica and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.