Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
World/Pandemic
Types
not available
Large Blue Fescue , Sea Urchin Blue Fescue, Elijah Blue blue fescue
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Moist Soils, Rocky areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Not Available
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Repeat Bloomer
No
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
FESTUCA
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Blue Fescue, Field Fescue
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
ब्लू हुक्म
In German
Ficus elastica
blau -Schwingel
In French
Ficus elastica
bleu fétuque
In Spanish
ficus
azul festuca
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
μπλε Φεστούκα
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
azul festuca
In Polish
gumy roślin
niebieski Kostrzewa
In Latin
Flexilis herba
blue Fescue
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Not Available
Pooideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Blue Fescue
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Blue Fescue is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Blue Fescue Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Fescue season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Blue Fescue is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Fescue is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Blue Fescue Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Blue Fescue physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Blue Fescue height is 15.24 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Blue Fescue are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Blue Fescue flower color: Not Available
- Blue Fescue leaf color: Not Available
Care of Ficus Elastica and Blue Fescue
Care of Ficus Elastica and Blue Fescue include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Blue Fescue pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, 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 Blue Fescue needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.