Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Common Fig, Ficus carica
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Cropland, Rocky areas
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Early Summer
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, constipation, Diabetes
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Latex
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
FICUS carica
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Fig
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
अंजीर
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Feige
Ficus elastica
In French
figue
Ficus elastica
In Greek
Σύκο
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Figura
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Figa
gumy roślin
In Latin
Fig
Flexilis herba
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Fig and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Fig and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Fig and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fig season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Fig is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fig and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Fig and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Fig and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Care of Fig and Ficus Elastica
Care of Fig and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fig pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.