Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
not available
not available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma, breathing 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, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Latex
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Ficus elastica
Ficus elastica
In French
Ficus elastica
Ficus elastica
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
gumy roślin
gumy roślin
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ficus Elastica and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Ficus Elastica and Ficus Elastica
Care of Ficus Elastica and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
