Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Madagascar
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-13
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, 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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Devil's Backbone
In German
Ficus elastica
Devil's Backbone
In French
Ficus elastica
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
ficus
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
gumy roślin
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Malpighiales
Family
Moraceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ficus Elastica and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Ficus Elastica and Devils Backbone
Care of Ficus Elastica and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.