Ficus Elastica

Willow Oak

About Ficus Elastica and Willow Oak

Ficus Elastica

Willow Oak

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal

North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas

Types

Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig

Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra

Number of Varieties

6055

0 40000

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Habitat

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

Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-116-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

180.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

90.00 cm910.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Light Green, Chartreuse

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Tan, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic to oblong

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Grafting, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Prune for shortening long shoots

cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

don't fertilize in winter

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

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

Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew

Plant Tolerance

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

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

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Gout, Obesity, Snoring

Part of Plant Used

Latex

Bark, Stem

Other Uses

Making rubber, Making tyres

Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries

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

Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

FICUS elastica

QUERCUS phellos

Common Name

Rubber Plant

Willow Oak

In Hindi

रबड़ का पौधा

Overcup ओक

In German

Ficus elastica

Overcup Oak

In French

Ficus elastica

Overcup Oak

In Spanish

ficus

Overcup Roble

In Greek

ελαστικός φίκος

Overcup Oak

In Portuguese

fábrica de borracha

Overcup Oak

In Polish

gumy roślin

Overcup Dąb

In Latin

Flexilis herba

Oryza

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Rosales

Fagales

Family

Moraceae

Fagaceae

Genus

Ficus

Quercus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ficeae

Subfamily

Amaryllidoideae

Number of Species

800400

1 27800

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Properties of Ficus Elastica and Willow Oak

Wondering what are the properties of Ficus Elastica and Willow Oak? We provide you with everything About Ficus Elastica and Willow Oak. Ficus Elastica doesn't have thorns and Willow Oak doesn't have thorns. Also Ficus Elastica does not have fragrant flowers. Ficus Elastica has allergic reactions like Asthma and breathing problems and Willow Oak 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 Willow Oak and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Willow Oak

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

Ficus Elastica and Willow Oak Physical Information

Ficus Elastica and Willow Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Willow Oak are as follows:

Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Ficus Elastica and Willow Oak

Care of Ficus Elastica and Willow Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Willow Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.