Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
-
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
-
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, 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
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
-
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
-
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
-
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Latex
Other Uses
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
sasanqua
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
sasanqua
Ficus elastica
In French
sasanqua
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
sasanqua
ficus
In Greek
sasanqua
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Sasankya
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Sasankya
gumy roślin
In Latin
Sasankya
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Sasanqua and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Sasanqua and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Sasanqua and Ficus Elastica
Care of Sasanqua and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Sasanqua 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.