Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
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Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
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Light Blue, Dark Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Pink, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
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Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
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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Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
AJUGA 'Rainbow'
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Bugleweed, Rainbow Bugleweed
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Hydrangea
In German
Ficus elastica
Hortensie
In French
Ficus elastica
Hortensia
In Spanish
ficus
Hortensia
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Hortênsia
In Polish
gumy roślin
Hortensja
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Hibiscus
Family
Moraceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Bugleweed
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Bugleweed is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Bugleweed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bugleweed season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Bugleweed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bugleweed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ficus Elastica and Bugleweed Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Bugleweed physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Bugleweed height is 10.20 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Bugleweed are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Bugleweed flower color: Light Blue and Dark Blue
- Bugleweed leaf color: Green, Pink, Bronze and Ivory
Care of Ficus Elastica and Bugleweed
Care of Ficus Elastica and Bugleweed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Bugleweed pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bugleweed needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.