Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Typical Red Buckeye, Yellow-flowered Red Buckeye
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Red, Orange Red
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
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
Yellow, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
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Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Leaf Blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Pollen
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Hypnotic, Odontalgic, Salve
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Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Latex
Other Uses
Grounded seed is used as a gruel, Used as a soap substitute
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS pavia
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Red Buckeye
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Red Buckeye
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Red Buckeye
Ficus elastica
In French
Red Buckeye
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
rojo castaño de Indias
ficus
In Greek
κόκκινο Buckeye
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Red Buckeye
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Red Buckeye
gumy roślin
In Latin
Red Buckeye
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
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Season and Care of Red Buckeye and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Red Buckeye and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Red Buckeye and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Red Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Buckeye and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Red Buckeye and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Red Buckeye height is 370.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Red Buckeye and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Red Buckeye flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange Red
Red Buckeye leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Red Buckeye and Ficus Elastica
Care of Red Buckeye and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Buckeye pruning is done Remove dead branches and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Red Buckeye 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.