Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Nilambur teak, Adilabad teak
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Hillside, tropical environments
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sandy Brown
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
-
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Oval
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
-
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water daily during growing season
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, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Woodpeckers
-
Allergy
Eye irritation, Red eyes
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics
-
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, Inflammation, Swelling
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root bark
Latex
Other Uses
Used in construction, Used in pencil industry, Wood is used for making furniture
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
No
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
TECTONA grandis
FICUS elastica
Common Name
East Indian Oak, Teak
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
सागौन
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Teak
Ficus elastica
In French
Teak
Ficus elastica
In Greek
Teak
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Teak
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Teak
gumy roślin
In Latin
Teak
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Verbenaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Teak and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Teak and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Teak and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Teak season is and Ficus Elastica season is . The type of soil for Teak is Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Teak is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Teak and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Teak and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Teak height is 2,740.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Teak and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Teak flower color: White and Ivory
Teak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Teak and Ficus Elastica
Care of Teak and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Teak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Teak 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.