Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Acer saccharum
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
-
Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Pink, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Requires regular 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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Cough, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Expectorant, Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Edible syrup, 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, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
ACER saccharum
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Sugar Maple
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
चीनी मेपल
In German
Ficus elastica
Zuckerahorn
In French
Ficus elastica
sucre d'érable
In Spanish
ficus
arce de azúcar
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Maple ζάχαρη
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Bordo de Açucar
In Polish
gumy roślin
Cukier klonowy
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Sugar Maple
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Sugar Maple
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Sugar Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Sugar Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Sugar Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sugar Maple is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Sugar Maple Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Sugar Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sugar Maple height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Sugar Maple are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Sugar Maple flower color: Chartreuse
- Sugar Maple leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Sugar Maple
Care of Ficus Elastica and Sugar Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Sugar Maple pruning is done 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 Sugar Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.