Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Central America, Mexico, North America
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal
Types
Neck, Really Big Hybrid, Waltham
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Peach, Tan
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green, Yellow green
Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
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Red, Dark Green, Crimson
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic to oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires 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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove the old foliage
Prune for shortening long shoots
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced organic fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphate
don't fertilize in winter
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Bacterial leaf spot, Blight, Cucumber beetles, Cutworms, Dry root rot, Fusarium leaf spot, Soft scales
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun, Shade areas, Shallow soil
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Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Allergy
Dermatitis
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes
Medicinal Uses
Antiasthamatic, anti-cancer, Cardiovascular problems, cholesterol-lowering, constipation, Diabetes, Fiber, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Immunity, Manganese, Obesity, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
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Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds
Latex
Other Uses
For making oil, Used As Food
Making rubber, Making tyres
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CUCURBITA pepo 'White Crown of Thorns'
FICUS elastica
Common Name
Winter Squash
Rubber Plant
In Hindi
कोंहड़ा
रबड़ का पौधा
In German
Winter squash
Ficus elastica
In French
courges d'hiver
Ficus elastica
In Spanish
calabaza de invierno
ficus
In Greek
σκουός χειμώνα
ελαστικός φίκος
In Portuguese
abóbora
fábrica de borracha
In Polish
dynia
gumy roślin
In Latin
cucurbita
Flexilis herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Papilionoideae
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Season and Care of Winter Squash and Ficus Elastica
Season and care of Winter Squash and Ficus Elastica is important to know. While considering everything about Winter Squash and Ficus Elastica Care, growing season is an essential factor. Winter Squash season is Summer and Fall and Ficus Elastica season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Winter Squash is Loam and for Ficus Elastica is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Winter Squash is Neutral and for Ficus Elastica is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Winter Squash and Ficus Elastica Physical Information
Winter Squash and Ficus Elastica physical information is very important for comparison. Winter Squash height is 7.62 cm and width 50.80 cm whereas Ficus Elastica height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Winter Squash and Ficus Elastica are as follows:
Winter Squash flower color: Yellow and Gold
Winter Squash leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Ficus Elastica flower color:
- Ficus Elastica leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Crimson
Care of Winter Squash and Ficus Elastica
Care of Winter Squash and Ficus Elastica include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Winter Squash pruning is done Cut out old flower stalks, Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove the old foliage and Ficus Elastica pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots. In summer Winter Squash 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.