Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Blue ash, Single-leaf ash, Fragrant ash
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Green, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Yellow, Yellow green, Brown, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
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
-
Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
-
Antirheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Fever, Gout, Laxative, Ophthalmic, Purgative, Sore Eyes, Sore throat, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Inner Bark, Leaves, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used as fuel, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
FRAXINUS nigra
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Black Ash, Brown Ash, Swamp Ash
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Black Ash plant
In German
Ficus elastica
Black Ash Pflanze
In French
Ficus elastica
plante Black Ash
In Spanish
ficus
planta de negro de Ceniza
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
φυτό μαύρη τέφρα
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
planta Black Ash
In Polish
gumy roślin
Black Ash roślin
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Black ash herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Black Ash
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Black Ash is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Black Ash Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Ash season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Black Ash is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Ash is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Black Ash Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Black Ash physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Ash height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Black Ash are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Black Ash flower color: Green and Purple
- Black Ash leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Black Ash
Care of Ficus Elastica and Black Ash include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Black Ash pruning is done Prune in fall, Prune in winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Ash needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.