Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose, Lavender
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oblong Circular Round
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, 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 if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Intestinal irritations
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Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Latex
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
गुलाबी Ipe
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
rosa Ipe
Ficus elastica
In French
rose Ipe
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Pink Ipe
ficus
In Greek
ροζ Ipe
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
rosa Ipe
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
różowy Ipe
gumy roślin
In Latin
Pink Ipe
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Bignoniaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Pink Ipe and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Pink Ipe and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Pink Ipe and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pink Ipe season is Spring and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pink Ipe and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Pink Ipe and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Pink Ipe and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Pink Ipe and Ficus Elastica
Care of Pink Ipe and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pink Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Pink Ipe 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.