Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
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
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
No
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Latex
Other Uses
-
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
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Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PETROSELINUM crispum var. tuberosum 'Bartowich Long'
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Root Parsley
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Hydrangea
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Hortensie
Ficus elastica
In French
Hortensia
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Hortensia
ficus
In Greek
υδραγεία
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Hortensja
gumy roślin
In Latin
Hibiscus
Flexilis herba
Clade
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Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica
Wondering what are the properties of Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica? We provide you with everything About Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica. Root Parsley doesn't have thorns and Ficus Elastica doesn't have thorns. Also Root Parsley does not have fragrant flowers. Root Parsley has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Ficus Elastica has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Root Parsley season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Root Parsley is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Root Parsley is Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Root Parsley height is 30.50 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Root Parsley flower color: Yellow green
Root Parsley leaf color: Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica
Care of Root Parsley and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Root Parsley 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 Root Parsley needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ficus Elastica needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.