Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Southeastern Asia
Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
Hillside, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
-
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Water daily during growing season
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
Pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Pests and diseases free
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Birds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
-
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Flowers, Root bark
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
No
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
TECTONA grandis
Common Name
Rubber Plant
East Indian Oak, Teak
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
सागौन
In German
Ficus elastica
Teak
In French
Ficus elastica
Teak
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
Teak
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
Teak
In Polish
gumy roślin
Teak
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Teak
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Teak
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Teak is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Teak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Teak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Teak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Teak is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Teak Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Teak physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Teak are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
- Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ficus Elastica and Teak
Care of Ficus Elastica and Teak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Teak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.