Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
North America, United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Blue False Indigo
White False Indigo
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
gardens, Grassland, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Light Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs
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, Partial shade
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
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
AMORPHA canescens
Common Name
Rubber Plant
False Indigo
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
इंडिगो
In German
Ficus elastica
falsches Indigo
In French
Ficus elastica
faux Indigo
In Spanish
ficus
Falso Indigo
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Λάθος Indigo
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
false Indigo
In Polish
gumy roślin
fałsz Indigo
In Latin
Flexilis herba
falsum indicum
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and False Indigo
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and False Indigo is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and False Indigo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and False Indigo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for False Indigo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for False Indigo is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ficus Elastica and False Indigo Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and False Indigo physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas False Indigo height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and False Indigo are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
False Indigo flower color: Purple
- False Indigo leaf color: Light Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Ficus Elastica and False Indigo
Care of Ficus Elastica and False Indigo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and False Indigo 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 False Indigo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.