Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
it is a type of blueberry
not available
Habitat
Not Applicable
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Crescent-shaped
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Latex
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Japanese Blueberry
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
japanische Blaubeere
Ficus elastica
In French
bleuet japonais
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
arándanos japonés
ficus
In Greek
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
blueberry japonês
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Japoński borówki
gumy roślin
In Latin
Vaccinium Italica
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Blueberry and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Japanese Blueberry and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blueberry and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Blueberry and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Japanese Blueberry and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Blueberry and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Ficus Elastica
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.