Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
California
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Chaparral, River side
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water well when planted
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
prune nearly to the ground in late fall
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Showy Foliage
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flower Stalk
Latex
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ROMNEYA coulteri
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Matilija Poppy
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Matilija Poppy
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Matilija Poppy
Ficus elastica
In French
Matilija Poppy
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Matilija amapola
ficus
In Greek
Matilija παπαρούνας
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Matilija Poppy
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Matilija Poppy
gumy roślin
In Latin
Matilija Poppy
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Papaverales
Rosales
Family
Papaveraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Papaveroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Matilija Poppy and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Matilija Poppy and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Matilija Poppy and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Matilija Poppy season is Spring and Summer and Ficus Elastica season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Matilija Poppy and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Matilija Poppy and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Matilija Poppy and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Matilija Poppy and Ficus Elastica
Care of Matilija Poppy and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Matilija Poppy 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.