About Ficus Elastica and Geranium

Ficus Elastica

Geranium

About Geranium and Ficus Elastica

What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Tender Perennial

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal

Hybrid origin, Mediterranean, Turkey, Canary Islands, Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar, South Africa, Iraq, Iran, Western Asia

Types

not available

'Americana Bright Red' geranium, 'Allure Light Pink' geranium, 'Candy Cherry' geranium, 'Elegance Imperial' regal geranium

Number of Varieties

Not Available

422

Habitat

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

Mediterranean region

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-11

12-15

AHS Heat Zone

12-10

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

A2, 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, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm

99+

Not Available

Minimum Width

90.00 cm

99+

Not Available

Plant Color

Flower Color

Not Available

White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Not Available

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red, Ivory

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Not Available

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic to oblong

Reniform

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Not Available

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

Yes

Tolerances

Not Available

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Neutral

Soil Type

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

Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove shoots

Fertilizers

don't fertilize in winter

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Bacterial Blight, Bacterial Fasciation, Bacterial leaf spot, Blackleg, Botrytis Blight, Edema, Gray mold, Pseudomonas Leaf Spot, Southern Bacterial Wilt, Stem spot, Verticillium Wilt, Viruses

Plant Tolerance

Not Available

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Yes

Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single, Double, Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Yes

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Yes

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Yes

Showy Foliage

Yes

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Yes

Attracts

Not Available

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Sinuses, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Edible Uses

Yes

Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Not Available

Antibacterial, Diabetes, Inflammation

Part of Plant Used

Latex

Flowers, Whole plant

Other Uses

Making rubber, Making tyres

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance

Used As Indoor Plant

Yes

Used As Outdoor Plant

Yes

Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Alpine, Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS elastica

PELARGONIUM

Common Name

Rubber Plant

Florist Geranium, Geranium

In Hindi

रबड़ का पौधा

Geranium

In German

Ficus elastica

Geranie

In French

Ficus elastica

Géranium

In Spanish

ficus

Geranio

In Greek

ελαστικός φίκος

γεράνι

In Portuguese

fábrica de borracha

Gerânio

In Polish

gumy roślin

Pelargonia

In Latin

Flexilis herba

Geranium

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Geraniales

Family

Moraceae

Geraniaceae

Genus

Ficus

Geranium

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ficeae

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

Not Available

422

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Properties of Ficus Elastica and Geranium

Wondering what are the properties of Ficus Elastica and Geranium? We provide you with everything About Ficus Elastica and Geranium. Ficus Elastica doesn't have thorns and Geranium doesn't have thorns. Also Ficus Elastica does not have fragrant flowers. Ficus Elastica has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Geranium 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 Geranium and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Geranium

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

Ficus Elastica and Geranium Physical Information

Ficus Elastica and Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Geranium height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Geranium are as follows:

Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Geranium flower color: White, Red, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Salmon and Orange Red
Geranium leaf color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red and Ivory

Care of Ficus Elastica and Geranium

Care of Ficus Elastica and Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Geranium pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove shoots. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Geranium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.