Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
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, Southwestern United States, Canada
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Cercis
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Brown, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Purple, Plum
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
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
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, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
CERCIS canadensis
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Eastern Redbud
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Eastern Redbud
In German
Ficus elastica
OstRedbud
In French
Ficus elastica
Redbud Orient
In Spanish
ficus
Eastern Redbud
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Redbud oriental
In Polish
gumy roślin
Redbud wschodniej
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Cercis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Caesalpiniaceae
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
- Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud
Care of Ficus Elastica and Eastern Redbud include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.