Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
10-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Not Available
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Latex
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
सीताफल
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Zuckerapfel
Ficus elastica
In French
Sugar Apple
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
ficus
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Pinha
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
gumy roślin
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Rosales
Family
Annonaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Ficus Elastica season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Sugar Apple and Ficus Elastica
Care of Sugar Apple and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Sugar Apple 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.