Ficus Elastica

Eastern Red Cedar

About Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar

Ficus Elastica

Eastern Red Cedar

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig

Eastern juniper, Souther juniper

Number of Varieties

602

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas

Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-113-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm1,520.00 cm

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm460.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Light Blue

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Dark Green, Bronze

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic to oblong

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

Average Water

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Compost

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves

Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough

Part of Plant Used

Latex

Leaves

Other Uses

Making rubber, Making tyres

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS elastica

JUNIPERUS virginiana

Common Name

Rubber Plant

Pencil cedar, Red Juniper

In Hindi

रबड़ का पौधा

पूर्वी लाल देवदार

In German

Ficus elastica

Eastern Red Cedar

In French

Ficus elastica

Red Cedar Orient

In Spanish

ficus

Cedro Rojo del Este

In Greek

ελαστικός φίκος

Ανατολική Red Cedar

In Portuguese

fábrica de borracha

Eastern Red Cedar

In Polish

gumy roślin

Eastern Red Cedar

In Latin

Flexilis herba

Eastern Red Cedar

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Rosales

Pinales

Family

Moraceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Ficus

Juniperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ficeae

Mirini

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

80050

1 27800

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Properties of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar

Wondering what are the properties of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar? We provide you with everything About Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar. Ficus Elastica doesn't have thorns and Eastern Red Cedar doesn't have thorns. Also Ficus Elastica does not have fragrant flowers. Ficus Elastica has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Eastern Red Cedar has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar

Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information

Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:

Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar

Care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Red Cedar include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.