Ficus Elastica

Sweetshrub

About Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub

Ficus Elastica

Sweetshrub

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Shrub

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal

Types

Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig

Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus

Number of Varieties

602

0 40000

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Habitat

agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas

shaded woods, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-115-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-4

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Yellow, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic to oblong

Lobed

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, 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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves

Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Shade areas

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Semi-Double

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Bold

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Insects

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Toxic if not prepared properly

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic

Part of Plant Used

Latex

Bark, Root

Other Uses

Making rubber, Making tyres

Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS elastica

Calycanthus floridus

Common Name

Rubber Plant

Sweetshrub

In Hindi

रबड़ का पौधा

sweetshrub

In German

Ficus elastica

sweetshrub

In French

Ficus elastica

sweetshrub

In Spanish

ficus

sweetshrub

In Greek

ελαστικός φίκος

sweetshrub

In Portuguese

fábrica de borracha

sweetshrub

In Polish

gumy roślin

sweetshrub

In Latin

Flexilis herba

sweetshrub

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Laurales

Family

Moraceae

Calycanthaceae

Genus

Ficus

Calycanthus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Ficeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

8004

1 27800

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Properties of Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub

Wondering what are the properties of Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub? We provide you with everything About Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub. Ficus Elastica doesn't have thorns and Sweetshrub doesn't have thorns. Also Ficus Elastica does not have fragrant flowers. Ficus Elastica has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Sweetshrub has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub

Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral.

Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub Physical Information

Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub are as follows:

Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green

Care of Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub

Care of Ficus Elastica and Sweetshrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Sweetshrub 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 Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.