Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Mediterranean, North Africa, Northern America
Types
not available
Anthony Peak Lupine, Silver Bush, Garden Lupine, Spider Lupine, Adonis Lupine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Pine barrens, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Light 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Late Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
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
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loose, Moist
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Part sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Prune ocassionally
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Fusarium wilt, Root rot, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Abdominal pain, Asthma, Nausea, Swelling in the face, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Treatment of ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Flowers, Seeds
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Rock Garden
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
Lupinus
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Hybrid Lupine
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
वृक संयंत्र
In German
Ficus elastica
lupine
In French
Ficus elastica
usine de lupin
In Spanish
ficus
planta de lupino
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
φυτό λούπινο
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
tremoço planta
In Polish
gumy roślin
łubin roślin
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Plinio herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Lupine
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Lupine is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Lupine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lupine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Lupine is Loose, Moist while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lupine is Slightly Acidic.
Ficus Elastica and Lupine Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Lupine physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lupine height is 2.95 cm and width 1.50 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Lupine are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Lupine flower color: Blue, Pink and White
- Lupine leaf color: Light Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Lupine
Care of Ficus Elastica and Lupine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Lupine pruning is done Prune ocassionally. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lupine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.