Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Europe, Russia
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Symphytum officinale (common comfrey), Symphytum asperum (rough comfrey)
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Cold Regions, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
6-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Red, Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Red, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Root Division, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Water daily during growing season
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, can go long without fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
-
Shallow soil, Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Ants, Butterflies, pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Antibacterial, Peripheral Edema
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Beautiful Skin, Reduce Bruises, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Obesity, Osteoarthritis
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
Symphytum asperum
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Comfrey,Black Root, Blackwort, Bruisewort
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Blackwort
In German
Ficus elastica
Blackwort
In French
Ficus elastica
Blackwort
In Spanish
ficus
Blackwort
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Blackwort
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Blackwort
In Polish
gumy roślin
Blackwort
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Blackwort
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Boraginoideae
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Comfrey
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Comfrey is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Comfrey Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Comfrey season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Comfrey is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Comfrey is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Comfrey Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Comfrey physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Comfrey height is 20.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Comfrey are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Comfrey flower color: White and Light Pink
- Comfrey leaf color: Red, Green and Copper
Care of Ficus Elastica and Comfrey
Care of Ficus Elastica and Comfrey include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Comfrey pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Comfrey needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.