Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
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
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Leaf Blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Seeds
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
AESCULUS pavia
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Red Buckeye
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Red Buckeye
In German
Ficus elastica
Red Buckeye
In French
Ficus elastica
Red Buckeye
In Spanish
ficus
rojo castaño de Indias
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
κόκκινο Buckeye
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Red Buckeye
In Polish
gumy roślin
Red Buckeye
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Red Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Red Buckeye
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Red Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Red Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Red Buckeye Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Red Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Red Buckeye are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
- Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Red Buckeye
Care of Ficus Elastica and Red Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Red Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.