Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Not Available
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Green, Lime Green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, Alkaline
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
High Potash Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Caterpillar
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Latex
Other Uses
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cottage garden
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Phyllanthus emblica
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
आमला
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Stachelbeere
Ficus elastica
In French
Groseille à maquereau
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Grosella
ficus
In Greek
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Groselha
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Agrest
gumy roślin
In Latin
hominem
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Rosales
Family
Phyllanthaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Ficeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Gooseberry and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Indian Gooseberry and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Gooseberry and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Gooseberry and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Indian Gooseberry and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Gooseberry and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Ficus Elastica
Care of Indian Gooseberry and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Indian Gooseberry 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.