Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Europe, Northern America
Types
not available
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loamy, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Flowers
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
Syringa
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Lilac
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
बकाइन
In German
Ficus elastica
Flieder
In French
Ficus elastica
lilas
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
πασχαλιά
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
lilás
In Polish
gumy roślin
liliowy
In Latin
Flexilis herba
lilac
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Lilacs
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Lilacs is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Lilacs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lilacs season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Lilacs Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Lilacs physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Lilacs are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
- Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Lilacs
Care of Ficus Elastica and Lilacs include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.