Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
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Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Canopy, Rainforest
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Gold, Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Lobulated
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
-
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
-
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Root rot
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Wood
Latex
Other Uses
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BRACHYCHITON discolor
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Pink Flame Tree
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Rosa Flame Tree
Ficus elastica
In French
Flame Tree Rose
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Pink árbol de la llama
ficus
In Greek
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Árvore Chama Rosa
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Różowy Flame Tree
gumy roślin
In Latin
Pink arbor flamma
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Sterculiaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Sterculioideae
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Season and Care of Pink Flame Tree and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Pink Flame Tree and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Flame Tree and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Flame Tree and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Pink Flame Tree and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Flame Tree and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Ficus Elastica
Care of Pink Flame Tree and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Flame Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Pink Flame Tree 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.