Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
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Types
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
it is a type of geranium
Habitat
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
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USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
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Pink, Rose, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
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Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Bronze, Ivory
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Cordate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
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Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
Prune in spring, Prune to stimulate growth
Fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer, High-phosphorous fertilizers used
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Aphids, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
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Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Latex
Whole plant
Other Uses
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
FICUS elastica
PELARGONIUM 'Abigail'
Common Name
Rubber Plant
Abigail Zonal Geranium, Zonal Geranium
In Hindi
रबड़ का पौधा
Zonal Geranium
In German
Ficus elastica
Zonal Pelargonie
In French
Ficus elastica
Géranium zonal
In Spanish
ficus
Zonal Geranium
In Greek
ελαστικός φίκος
διζωνική Γεράνι
In Portuguese
fábrica de borracha
zonal Geranium
In Polish
gumy roślin
strefowe Geranium
In Latin
Flexilis herba
Zonal Geranium
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Moraceae
Geraniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Ficus Elastica and Zonal Geranium
Season and care of Ficus Elastica and Zonal Geranium is important to know. While considering everything about Ficus Elastica and Zonal Geranium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Zonal Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand and for Zonal Geranium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zonal Geranium is Acidic, Neutral.
Ficus Elastica and Zonal Geranium Physical Information
Ficus Elastica and Zonal Geranium physical information is very important for comparison. Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Zonal Geranium height is 30.50 cm and width 38.10 cm. The color specification of Ficus Elastica and Zonal Geranium are as follows:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Zonal Geranium flower color: Pink, Rose, Salmon and Coral
- Zonal Geranium leaf color: Green and Bronze
Care of Ficus Elastica and Zonal Geranium
Care of Ficus Elastica and Zonal Geranium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots and Zonal Geranium pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune to stimulate growth. In summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zonal Geranium needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.