Scented Geranium

Ficus Elastica

About Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica

Scented Geranium

Ficus Elastica

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What is

Life Span

Annual

Perennial

Type

Tender Perennial

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal

Types

herbaceous annuals

Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig

Number of Varieties

20060

0 40000

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Habitat

Temperate Regions, Tropical Forests

agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-1510-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

38.14 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

45.70 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Yellow green

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Gray Green, Yellow green

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Red, Dark Green, Crimson

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Elliptic to oblong

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Root Division, Seedlings

Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water when soil is dry

Keep ground moist, Requires a lot of watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, breathing problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Fever, Intestinal irritations, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Flowers, Leaves, Seeds

Latex

Other Uses

As a tea substitute, Culinary use, Medicinal oil, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as essential oil, Used As Food

Making rubber, Making tyres

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

PELARGONIUM 'Bitter Lemon'

FICUS elastica

Common Name

Bitter Lemon Scented Geranium, Scented Geranium

Rubber Plant

In Hindi

Pelargonium

रबड़ का पौधा

In German

Pelargonium

Ficus elastica

In French

pélargonium

Ficus elastica

In Spanish

pelargonium

ficus

In Greek

Pelargonium

ελαστικός φίκος

In Portuguese

pelargônio

fábrica de borracha

In Polish

pelargonia

gumy roślin

In Latin

Pelargonium

Flexilis herba

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Geraniales

Rosales

Family

Geraniaceae

Moraceae

Genus

Pelargonium

Ficus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Ficeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

200800

1 27800

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Properties of Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica

Wondering what are the properties of Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica? We provide you with everything About Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica. Scented Geranium doesn't have thorns and Ficus Elastica doesn't have thorns. Also Scented Geranium does not have fragrant flowers. Scented Geranium has allergic reactions like and Ficus Elastica has allergic reactions like . 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 Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica

Season and care of Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Scented Geranium season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Scented Geranium is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Scented Geranium is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica Physical Information

Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Scented Geranium height is 38.14 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica are as follows:

Scented Geranium flower color: White and Light Pink
Scented Geranium leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson

Care of Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica

Care of Scented Geranium and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Scented Geranium 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 Scented Geranium 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.