Life Span
Perennial
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
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-7
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
Flower Color
-
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, 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
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
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
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
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
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Moraceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
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.