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Ficus Elastica and Barberry


What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Shrub  
Tree  

Origin
China  
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal  

Types
European Barberry, Japanese Barberry,  
Rubber Plant, Rubber Fig  

Number of Varieties
20  
99+
60  
99+

Habitat
Hillside, Woods  
agricultural areas, Along Railroads, Coastal Regions, Forests, Roadsides, Scrubs, Suburban areas  

USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999  
10-11  

AHS Heat Zone
-  
12-10  

Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  
H1, H2, 16, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Oval or Rounded  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
120.00 cm  
99+
180.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
90.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Yellow  
-  

Flower Color Modifier
-  
Bicolor  

Fruit Color
Red  
Yellow, Yellow green  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Red, Dark Green, Crimson  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Oval  
Elliptic to oblong  

Thorns
Yes  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Medium  
Fast  

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring  
-  

Repeat Bloomer
No  
No  

Tolerances
Drought  
-  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting  
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction  

Plant Maintenance
Medium  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
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
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  

Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand  
Loam, Sand  

Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained  
Well drained  

Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads  
Prune for shortening long shoots  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer  
don't fertilize in winter  

Pests and Diseases
Verticillium Wilt  
Mealybugs, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Yellow Leaves  

Plant Tolerance
Drought  
-  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Insignificant  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
-  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
Yes  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Bold  

Foliage Sheen
Glossy  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
Yes  

Attracts
-  
-  

Allergy
Itchiness, Stomach burn  
Asthma, breathing problems  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification  
Showy Purposes  

Beauty Benefits
-  
-  

Edible Uses
Yes  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification  
Air purification, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Menstrual Disorders, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems  
-  

Part of Plant Used
Fruits  
Latex  

Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance  
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  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
BERBERIS soulieana  
FICUS elastica  

Common Name
Barberry  
Rubber Plant  

In Hindi
Burberry  
रबड़ का पौधा  

In German
Burberry  
Ficus elastica  

In French
Burberry  
Ficus elastica  

In Spanish
Burberry  
ficus  

In Greek
Burberry  
ελαστικός φίκος  

In Portuguese
Burberry  
fábrica de borracha  

In Polish
kwaśnica  
gumy roślin  

In Latin
Barberry  
Flexilis herba  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Magnoliophyta  
Tracheophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Ranunculales  
Rosales  

Family
Berberidaceae  
Moraceae  

Genus
Berberis  
Ficus  

Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids  

Tribe
-  
Ficeae  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
500  
99+
800  
31

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Difference Between Barberry and Ficus Elastica

If you are confused whether Barberry or Ficus Elastica are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Barberry and Ficus Elastica Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Barberry are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, whereas for Ficus Elastica fertilizers required are don't fertilize in winter. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Barberry and Ficus Elastica if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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