Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Canada
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Thuja occidentalis 'Techny'
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Forests, gardens, Roadsides
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
10-11
Sunset Zone
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 15, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
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
Olive, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Brown, Black
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Latex
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Hedges, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
THUJA occidentalis 'Techny'
FICUS elastica
Common Name
White Cedar
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
Techny Arborvitae
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Techny Lebensbaum
Ficus elastica
In French
Techny Arborvitae
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
Techny Arborvitae
ficus
In Greek
Techny Arborvitae
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
Techny Arborvitae
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Techny Tuja
gumy roślin
In Latin
Techny Arborvitae
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Pinophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Techny Arborvitae and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Techny Arborvitae and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Techny Arborvitae and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Techny Arborvitae season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Techny Arborvitae is Acidic, Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Techny Arborvitae and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Techny Arborvitae and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Techny Arborvitae height is 300.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Techny Arborvitae and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Techny Arborvitae flower color:
Techny Arborvitae leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Ficus Elastica
Care of Techny Arborvitae and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Techny Arborvitae pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Techny Arborvitae 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.