Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
California
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Chaparral, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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 nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Foliage
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Bold
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Flower Stalk
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Matilija Poppy
In German
Ficus elastica
Matilija Poppy
In French
Ficus elastica
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
ficus
Matilija amapola
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
gumy roślin
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Papaverales
Family
Moraceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Ficeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Papaveroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Matilija Poppy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ficus Elastica and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Matilija Poppy
Care of Ficus Elastica and Matilija Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.