Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
China, Japan
Types
not available
it is a type of blueberry
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Not Applicable
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Red, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Crescent-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Ample Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Fruits
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Japanese Blueberry
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
In German
Ficus elastica
japanische Blaubeere
In French
Ficus elastica
bleuet japonais
In Spanish
ficus
arándanos japonés
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
blueberry japonês
In Polish
gumy roślin
Japoński borówki
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Vaccinium Italica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Family
Moraceae
Elaeocarpaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Japanese Blueberry
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Japanese Blueberry is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Japanese Blueberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Japanese Blueberry Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Japanese Blueberry physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Japanese Blueberry are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
- Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Care of Ficus Elastica and Japanese Blueberry
Care of Ficus Elastica and Japanese Blueberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water.