Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Japan
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
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Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Black, 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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Needs less watering
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, 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, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
sasanqua
In German
Ficus elastica
sasanqua
In French
Ficus elastica
sasanqua
In Spanish
ficus
sasanqua
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
sasanqua
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Sasankya
In Polish
gumy roślin
Sasankya
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Sasankya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Sasanqua
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Sasanqua Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Sasanqua are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Sasanqua
Care of Ficus Elastica and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.