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About Ficus Elastica and Yellow Wallflower


About Yellow Wallflower and Ficus Elastica


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Annual and Perennial   

Type
Tree   
Tender Perennial   

Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal   
Southern Europe, Mediterranean   

Types
not available   
Not Available   

Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas   
gardens, Grassland, Prairies   

USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11   
7-9   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
9-7   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
4, 5, 6, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   

Habit
Upright/Erect   
Mat-forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
90.00 cm   
99+
30.50 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Not Available   
Blue, Lavender   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson   
Gray Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson   
Light Green   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong   
Linear   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Not Available   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
Yes   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Container, Ground, Pot   

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction   
Seedlings, Stem Cutting   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering   
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Water Deeply, Water less during winter   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Neutral, Alkaline   

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   
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads   

Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter   
No fertilizers needed   

Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves   
fungus, Insects, Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Insignificant   
Showy   

Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
No   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
No   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Bold   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
No   

Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   

Attracts
Not Available   
Bees, Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems   
Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
No   

Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Not Available   
No Medicinal Use   

Part of Plant Used
Latex   
Whole plant   

Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres   
Showy Purposes   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical   
Alpine, Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
FICUS elastica   
Erysimum cheiri   

Common Name
Rubber Plant   
Wallflower   

In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा   
पीला Wallflower   

In German
Ficus elastica   
Yellow Wallflower   

In French
Ficus elastica   
Yellow Wallflower   

In Spanish
ficus   
alhelí amarillo   

In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος   
κίτρινο Wallflower   

In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha   
Wallflower amarelo   

In Polish
gumy roślin   
Żółty Wallflower   

In Latin
Flexilis herba   
Crocus Wallflower   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Rosales   
Brassicales   

Family
Moraceae   
Brassicaceae   

Genus
Ficus   
Erysimum   

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Ficeae   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Not Available   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Ficus Elastica and Yellow Wallflower

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

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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Yellow Wallflower

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

Ficus Elastica and Yellow Wallflower Physical Information

Ficus Elastica and Yellow Wallflower physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Yellow Wallflower height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Yellow Wallflower are as follows:

Care of Ficus Elastica and Yellow Wallflower

Care of Ficus Elastica and Yellow Wallflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Yellow Wallflower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune prior to new growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Wallflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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