Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
7 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Grass like
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
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
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
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
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Found
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Ficus elastica
Große Bartgras
In French
Ficus elastica
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
ficus
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
gumy roślin
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Big Bluestem season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ficus Elastica and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Big Bluestem
Care of Ficus Elastica and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Big Bluestem pruning is done 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 Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.