Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
South America
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
11-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
-
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Winter, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Fruits
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
ANANAS
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Pineapple
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
अनानास
In German
Ficus elastica
Ananas
In French
Ficus elastica
Ananas
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Ανανάς
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Abacaxi
In Polish
gumy roślin
Ananas
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Pineapple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Rosales
Bromeliales
Family
Moraceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Pineapple
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Ficus Elastica and Pineapple Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Pineapple are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Ficus Elastica and Pineapple
Care of Ficus Elastica and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.