Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Europe
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Detroit Dark Red Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Red, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Needs watering once a week, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Water Deeply
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Flea Beetles, Leaf Hoppers, Mexican Bean Beetles
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
breathing problems, dark circles, hairloss, Runny nose, Sore Throat, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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Diabetes, Digestive disorders, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Inflammation
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Fruits
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
BETA vulgaris 'Early Wonder Tall'
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Beet, Early Wonder Tall Beet
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
चुकंदर
In German
Ficus elastica
Rübe
In French
Ficus elastica
betterave
In Spanish
ficus
remolacha
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
παντζάρι
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
beterraba
In Polish
gumy roślin
buraczany
In Latin
Flexilis herba
cui pendens sicula beta
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Caryophyllidae
Family
Moraceae
Chenopodiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Beet
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Beet is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Beet Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Beet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Beet is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Beet is Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Beet Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Beet physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Beet height is 30.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Beet are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Beet flower color: Red and Green
- Beet leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Dark Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Beet
Care of Ficus Elastica and Beet include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Beet pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beet needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.