Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Tree
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
  
Europe, Western Asia
  
Types
not available
  
Green Anjou, Red Anjou, Bartlett
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
  
Humid climates, moist forests
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
  
3-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
  
9-5
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,219.20 cm
  
34
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
  
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Yellow green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Light Pink, Red, Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
  
Oval with a pointed tip and fine teeth along their edges
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Early Spring, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loamy, Sandy
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Fall, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
  
Grafting, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Low
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
  
Medium, Water less during winter, Water more in summer, when new, water every week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Not Available
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Not Available
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Not Available
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
  
Ammonium Nitrate, Fertilize the soil before planting
  
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Insignificant
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Bold
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Not Available
  
Aphids, Birds, Butterflies, Pear psylla
  
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
  
Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Itchiness, Swelling
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Making cosmetics, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
  
Air purification, Shadow Tree
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, Detox, Diabetes, Energy, Fiber, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Obesity, Treating diverticulosis, Weight loss
  
Part of Plant Used
Latex
  
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
  
Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Not Available
  
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
  
PYRUS communis
  
Common Name
Rubber Plant
  
Pear
  
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
  
नाशपाती
  
In German
Ficus elastica
  
Birne
  
In French
Ficus elastica
  
Poire
  
In Spanish
ficus
  
Pera
  
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
  
Αχλάδι
  
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
  
Pera
  
In Polish
gumy roślin
  
Gruszka
  
In Latin
Flexilis herba
  
Orbis
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Tracheophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Rosales
  
Family
Moraceae
  
Rosaceae
  
Genus
Ficus
  
Pyrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Ficeae
  
Maleae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Amygdaloideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Pear
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Pear is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Pear Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pear season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Pear is Loamy, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pear is Acidic.
Ficus Elastica and Pear Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Pear physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pear height is 1,219.20 cm and width 800.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Pear are as follows:
Care of Ficus Elastica and Pear
Care of Ficus Elastica and Pear include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Pear pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pear needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.