Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
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
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Itchiness
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Latex
Other Uses
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
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
लीची
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Lychee
Ficus elastica
In French
Lychee
Ficus elastica
In Greek
λίτσι
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
lichia
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Lychee
gumy roślin
In Latin
Lychee
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sapindaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Lychee and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Lychee and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lychee and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Lychee and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Lychee and Ficus Elastica
Care of Lychee and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.