Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 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
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, 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
Early Spring, Spring
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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, iron-rich fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Civet cat, Wild boar
-
Allergy
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Latex
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Artocarpus heterophyllus
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
कटहल
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Jack
Ficus elastica
In French
Jackfrucht
Ficus elastica
In Greek
καρποί
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
jaca
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
chlebowca
gumy roślin
In Latin
Jackfruit
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Jackfruit and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Jackfruit and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Jackfruit and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jackfruit season is Spring and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Jackfruit and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Jackfruit and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Jackfruit and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Jackfruit and Ficus Elastica
Care of Jackfruit and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit 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.