Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Caribbean
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
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
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Ficus elastica
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
Ficus elastica
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
ficus
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
gumy roślin
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Moraceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Asterids
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Jacaranda
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ficus Elastica and Jacaranda Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Jacaranda are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Jacaranda
Care of Ficus Elastica and Jacaranda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Jacaranda pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.