Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Tree
Origin
Southwest Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Calypso, Petite Salmon, Petite Pink
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
dry rocky watercourses, Riverbanks
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red, White
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
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Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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
Gray Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Long linear and narrow
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Fall, Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water less during winter, Water more in summer
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, Slightly Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove shoots
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, Fertilize in early spring, Potassium
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Red blotch, Red spider mite, Scale, Scale insects
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Rash, Toxic
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used in parkland
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Diabetes, epilepsy, Scabies
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
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
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Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Nerium
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Oleander, Nerium Oleander
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
ओलियंडर
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Oleander
Ficus elastica
In French
laurier-rose
Ficus elastica
In Greek
Πικροδάφνη
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
oleandro
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Oleander
gumy roślin
In Latin
Cleander
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Rosales
Family
Apocynaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Apocynoideae, Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Oleander and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Oleander and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Oleander and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Oleander season is Fall and Spring and Ficus Elastica season is Fall and Spring. The type of soil for Oleander is Well drained and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Oleander is Neutral, Slightly Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Oleander and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Oleander and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Oleander height is 300.00 cm and width 350.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Oleander and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Oleander flower color: Cream, Creamy Yellow, Pink, Purple, Red and White
Oleander leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Oleander and Ficus Elastica
Care of Oleander and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Oleander pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring and Remove shoots and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Oleander 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.