Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Europe, Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
8 - 5
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Flowers
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Dried heads are used in floristry, 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
Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Ficus elastica
Fullers Karde
In French
Ficus elastica
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
ficus
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
gumy roślin
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Dipsacoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel. Ficus Elastica doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Ficus Elastica does not have fragrant flowers. Ficus Elastica has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Ficus Elastica and Fuller's Teasel include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.