Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
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Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Rubus leucodermis, Rubus occidentalis, Rubus coreanus
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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Early Spring, Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Medium
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
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
Prune in fall, 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
cramps, Diarrhea, Itchiness, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Swollen Lips, Tingly mouth, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
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Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
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anti-cancer, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
RUBUS 'Jewel'
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Black Raspberry
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Black Raspberry Tree
In German
Ficus elastica
Schwarze Himbeere Baum
In French
Ficus elastica
Noir Arbre Framboise
In Spanish
ficus
Negro del árbol de la frambuesa
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Μαύρο Raspberry Δέντρο
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Árvore framboesa Preto
In Polish
gumy roślin
Czarny Raspberry Drzewo
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Niger IDAEUS ligno
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Black Raspberry
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Black Raspberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Black Raspberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Raspberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Black Raspberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Black Raspberry Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Black Raspberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Black Raspberry height is 182.88 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Black Raspberry are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Black Raspberry flower color: White
- Black Raspberry leaf color: Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Black Raspberry
Care of Ficus Elastica and Black Raspberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Black Raspberry pruning is done Prune in fall, 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 Black Raspberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.