Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
jiujiangense, horizontale
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Cold Regions
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
10-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Yellow 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
Yellow, Red, Orange
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Maple shaped
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Not Available
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune every year, 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
Caterpillars
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry soil
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
allergic reaction
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Latex
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
ACER buergerianum
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Trident Maple
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
ट्राइडेंट मेपल
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Trident-Ahorn
Ficus elastica
In French
Trident Maple
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
arce de Trident
ficus
In Greek
Trident Maple
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
bordo Trident
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
Trident klon
gumy roślin
In Latin
Trident Maple
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Aceraceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Ficeae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Trident Maple and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Trident Maple and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Trident Maple and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Trident Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ficus Elastica season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Trident Maple is Clay, Loam and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Trident Maple is Acidic and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Trident Maple and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Trident Maple and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Trident Maple height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Trident Maple and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Trident Maple flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Trident Maple leaf color: Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color: Not Available
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Trident Maple and Ficus Elastica
Care of Trident Maple and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Trident Maple pruning is done Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Trident Maple 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.