Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Tubers
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Europe, Mediterranean Basin, Middle East, North Africa, Somalia
Types
not available
Cyclamen Africanum, Cyclamen Alpinum, Cyclamen Cilicium, Cyclamen Coum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Alpine Meadows, Rocky areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Autumn, Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Autumn, Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Do not water frequently, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Indirect sunlight
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Botrytis Cinerea, Gray mold, Mice, Mites, Root weevil, Slugs, Snails, Squirrels
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Digestive disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Root, Stem
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Showy Purposes, Used as an ointment
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Not Available
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
Cyclamen Persicum
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Cyclamen or Florist's Cyclamen
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Sikalemen
In German
Ficus elastica
Zyklamen
In French
Ficus elastica
Cyclamen
In Spanish
ficus
Ciclamen
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
κυκλάμινο
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Cíclame
In Polish
gumy roślin
Cyklamen
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Cyclamīnos
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Moraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrsinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Cyclamen
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Cyclamen is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Cyclamen Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cyclamen season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Cyclamen is Clay, Sandy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cyclamen is Acidic.
Ficus Elastica and Cyclamen Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Cyclamen physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Cyclamen height is 0.54 cm and width 0.75 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Cyclamen are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Cyclamen flower color: Pink, Purple and White
- Cyclamen leaf color: Several shades of Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Cyclamen
Care of Ficus Elastica and Cyclamen include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Cyclamen pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Cyclamen needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.