Ficus Elastica

Juniper

About Ficus Elastica and Juniper

Ficus Elastica

Juniper

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Needled or Scaled Evergreen

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal

Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia

Types

Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig

Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper

Number of Varieties

60170

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Riverbanks, Sandy areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-114-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

7-1

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

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Blue Violet, Purple

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

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic to oblong

Needle like

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Moderate

In Spring

Moderate

Alternate Days

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

don't fertilize in winter

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

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

Red blotch, Rust

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Acne, Perfumes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative

Part of Plant Used

Latex

Fruits

Other Uses

Making rubber, Making tyres

Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS elastica

JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'

Common Name

Rubber Plant

Greek Juniper

In Hindi

रबड़ का पौधा

Aaraar

In German

Ficus elastica

Wacholder

In French

Ficus elastica

Genévrier

In Spanish

ficus

Juniperus

In Greek

ελαστικός φίκος

Greek Juniper

In Portuguese

fábrica de borracha

Jałowiec

In Polish

gumy roślin

Juniperus

In Latin

Flexilis herba

Juniperus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Coniferophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Pinopsida

Order

Rosales

Pinales

Family

Moraceae

Cupressaceae

Genus

Ficus

Juniperus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ficeae

Subfamily

Cupressoideae

Number of Species

80067

1 27800

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Properties of Ficus Elastica and Juniper

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

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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Juniper

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

Ficus Elastica and Juniper Physical Information

Ficus Elastica and Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Juniper height is 30.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Juniper are as follows:

Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Juniper flower color: Blue and Purple
Juniper leaf color: Green

Care of Ficus Elastica and Juniper

Care of Ficus Elastica and Juniper include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Juniper pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, 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 Juniper needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.