Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
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Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
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Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
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Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
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Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
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Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
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Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Latex
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
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Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Ninebark
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Ninebark
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Ninebark
Ficus elastica
In French
Physocarpe
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
ninebark
ficus
In Greek
ninebark
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
ninebark
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Ninebark
gumy roślin
In Latin
Ninebark
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
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Season and Care of Ninebark and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Ninebark and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Ficus Elastica season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Ninebark and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Ficus Elastica
Care of Ninebark and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.