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Ficus Elastica, the Rubber Tree - Houseplants The rubber tree, or Ficus elastica, is a highly popular inside plant in northern climates and grows readily out of doors in more southern ones. This Ficus has no relation to the commercial latex production market as that plant is of the cacti family Euphorbia and though it is called Para Rubber tree, its Latin name is Hevea brasiliensis. Ficus elastica can be used to create latex rubber, but is out done but the Hevea. www.bellaonline.com /articles/art13123.asp   (600 words)

Ficus elastica Petite Melany Along with two other cultivars Ficus elastica Petite Melany (17558) is spearheading the advance of a new range of compact Ficus varieties. Compact varieties of Ficus are popular because they are decorative, take up little space and are easy to care for. Ficus elastica Petite Melany, F. benjamina Petite Tineke and F benjamina Petite Danielle lead the way for the Petite Series, which will e extended next year to include F benjamina Petite Samantha and F binnendijkii Petite Alli. www.flowercouncil.org /uk/news/fpnews/Productnieuws2002/Oktober_2002_ficus.asp   (147 words)

Ficus elastica - Appartamento La maggior parte delle specie fiorisce difficilmente in vaso, e quando questo accade l'impollinazione avviene per mezzo di un insetto (blastofaga), il quale pratica un foro nel fiore in cui depone le sue uova. Il Ficus elastica è originario dell'Asia tropicale, quando cresce in vaso ha un fusto non ramificato mentre allo stato spontaneo è un albero alto 30 metri o più. Le foglie del Ficus elastica sono molto delicate, è meglio porlo in un luogo in cui non viene urtato, per evitare che eventuali colpi producano antiestetiche cicatrici perenni. www.giardinaggio.it /appartamento/singolepiante/ficuselastica/ficuselastica.asp   (312 words)

Ficus elastica - Rubber Plant (Ficus elastica cv.) Ficus elastica is the classic Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant or India Rubber Plant. Ficus elastica, the India rubber tree, was grown extensively as an indoor Ficus elastica cultivars are commonly infected with this pathogen during the Ficus elastica, also called the rubber fig, rubber tree, rubber plant, or Indian rubber Ficus elastica is grown around the world as an ornamental plant, infoseekwide.com /?q=ficus-elastica   (218 words)

Jaya Sri Maha Bodiya   (Site not responding. Last check: ) "Tropical Ivy" Ficus pumila L., "Kota Dimbula" Ficus hispida L. and the Edible Fig Ficus carica L. A commonly mistaken Ficus with the Ficus religiosa in Sri Lanka is Ficus arnottiana Miq. The same Ficus arnottiana is also referred to as "Kaputu Bo" meaning "Crow Fig"; obviously relating to the method of propagation due to the perching of Crows who have consumed the fruits of the species Ficus arnottiana. Ficus religiosa itself is although considered to be introduced in the year 288 BC, it is now considered semi naturalized and self propagating indicating that the wasps available in Sri Lanka could pollinate these enclosed flowers which are fruit like in appearances. www.srimahabodhiya.lk /bot.htm   (2377 words)

Highbeam Encyclopedia - Search Results for Ficus an evergreen tree (Ficus elastica) of the mulberry family that has large dark green shiny leaves and is widely cultivated as a houseplant. Ficus benjamina has some cousins big-leafed, colorful, ceiling-scraping, compact. Ficus stupenda germination and seedling establishment in a Bornean rain forest canopy. www.encyclopedia.com /SearchResults.aspx?Q=Ficus   (863 words)

The figs ( ficus) They tolerate big margins of temperature, from 24 Cº in Ficus elastica that is the less tolerant one, to 30 Cº of the rest. As for the light conditions, Ficus elastica is the one that needs less light, while Ficus lirata needs an intense light and the Ficus benjamina can be exposed in full sun, provided that this is not done in summer. Ficus benjamina requires a more constant pruning so that the plant is able to have a harmonic form. www.botanical-online.com /florficusangles.htm   (861 words)

Ficus Production Guide Ficus benjamina, the weeping fig, was first introduced to Florida's nursery industry during the late 1950's and has since become the most popular interior tree. Ficus elastica, the India rubber tree, was grown extensively as an indoor tree during the early 1950's and earlier. Ficus elastica cultivars are commonly infected with this pathogen during the summer months and appear especially susceptible when they are being rooted under mist conditions. mrec.ifas.ufl.edu /Foliage/folnotes/ficus.htm   (2509 words)

Landscaping Indoors Ficus are susceptible to all of the standard indoor arthropod pests: mealy bugs, spider mites, and both soft and hard scale insects. Ficus elastica, which is surprisingly drought-tolerant, can be sustained with as little as 250 foot-candles, although 4,000 to 8,000 will result in far better growth. Ficus Sagittata (no common name)—For a coarser-textured vining fig, try Ficus sagittata, The foliage is 2 to 3 inches in length and held on wiry, trailing stems. www.bbg.org /gar2/topics/indoor/handbooks/landscaping/ficus.html   (1780 words)

[No title] Ficus benjamina and Dracaena marginata grew as well in a mixture of 1 or 2 parts Solite to 3 parts peat as in 3:1 peat:sand but the former was much lighter. Ficus benjamina, Ardisia humilis, poinsettias and Chrysanthemum morifolium responded poorly to lignite-amended media and leaf phytotoxicity was observed on plants with reduced growth. Aucubafolia (27-30ø), Dracaena marginata (30ø), Ficus benjamina (24-30ø), Schefflera arboricola (21-24ø), Aeschynanthus hybrid cv. www.cof.orst.edu /coops/ntc/taiwan/litsearc/ficusben/ficbe2   (11434 words)

Ficus, Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant, India Rubber Tree, Ficus elastica Ficus elastica is the classic Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant or India Rubber Plant. Native to India and Malaysia, elastica is among the oldest plants used as houseplants worldwide. Elastica leaves and stems and even wood 'bleed' white sticky sap when broken or damaged from which rubber can be made. www.mgonline.com /rubber.html   (373 words)

Ficus elastica - Ficus elastica - Rubber tree (Moraceae) - Plants of Hawaii   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Another member of the ficus family is the enduring rubber tree (Ficus elastica), a plant that has been grown indoors for generations. Ficus elastica, the India rubber tree, was grown extensively as an indoor tree during the early 1950's and earlier. Ficus elastica, also called the rubber fig, rubber tree, rubber plant, or Indian rubber tree is a species of plant in the fig genus, native to northeast allfinders.com /alfd/ficus-elastica.htm   (1063 words)

Ficus for Indoors Weeping, Creeping, Rubber and Fiddleleaf Leaves and stems of almost all ficus bleed a white, sticky sap or 'rubber' if pruned. Another ficus favorite is the rubber plant, Ficus elastica. Ficus do well in a well-drained, peat-based potting soil such as Bachman's Exceloam. www.bachmans.com /retail/tipsheets/indoor_plants/FicusforIndoors.cfm   (967 words)

Ficus, Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant, India Rubber Tree, Ficus elastica Ficus elastica is the classic Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant or India Rubber Plant. Native to India and Malaysia, elastica is among the oldest plants used as houseplants worldwide. Elastica leaves and stems and even wood 'bleed' white sticky sap when broken or damaged from which rubber can be made. mgonline.com /rubber.html   (373 words)

Ficus elastica, rubber tree, rubber plant General aspect and origins - Ficus elastica, also known as the rubber tree or the rubber plant, is an evergreen tree which is native to tropical zones of Asia, especially to India and Malaysia. Fruits - The rubber tree bears figs, as does the fig tree (Ficus carica) which is a close relative. Outside, this Ficus may be grown in very mild to warm areas. coolexotics.com /plant-309.html   (243 words)

Brian's Garden - Ficus benjamina (March 12, 2002)   (Site not responding. Last check: ) The variety Ficus benjamina exotica has a slight twist to the leaves which makes it even more attractive. The trailing varieties of the Ficus genera are touchier in their environmental needs, but are also commonly grown houseplants. To grow Ficus benjamina and the other small leafed species successfully, they should be placed in bright indirect light, such as an east window, or in front of a curtain-filtered south window. www.briansgarden.com /questions/020312r.html   (856 words)

[No title] The Ficus we grow indoors are commonly improved varieties of plants native to India, southeast Asia and the Malaysian Archipelago. Ficus elastica or rubber plant: You may find variegated as well as burgundy-colored versions of this old favorite. Ficus retusa nitida or Indian laurel: This plant is similar to the weeping fig, but its leaves are slightly larger and stiffer. www.extension.umn.edu /yardandgarden/ygbriefs/h146ficus.html   (926 words)

BBC - Search results for Elastica   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Ficus elastica 'Bali' - Rubber Plant: Very well known spiecies of fig. Evangelism News October 2006 Donna Matthews who was part of the massive Indie Band ‘Elastica’ is now head of the Christian Union at Dartington College of Music and Arts and attends the Ichthus... Elastica were a Britpop band who were popular in the 1990s, formed by Justine Frischmann after leaving Suede in 1991. search.bbc.co.uk /cgi-bin/search/results.pl?tab=web&q=Elastica&scope=all   (211 words)

Plants: Species Collection Tree-dwellers like monkeys, birds, and fruit bats enjoy the sweet ficus fruit and disperse the seeds high in the branches of trees, buildings, and just about everywhere else, which is one of the reasons there are so many figs. The ficus genus has many notable members, including the Bo tree Ficus religiosa that shaded Buddha, India rubber trees Ficus elastica, and the huge Moreton Bay figs Ficus macrophylla and Ficus watkinsiana that are so popular with visitors to the Zoo and Balboa Park. And the towering Ficus watkinsiana behind Flamingo Lagoon is the largest member of its species in the U.S. While many animals enjoy ficus browse (including apes, elephants, rhinos, tapirs, and giraffes), for some it is crucial. www.sandiegozoo.org /CF/plants/collectiondetail.cfm?ID=2   (350 words)

Ficus Introduction A ficus once known as "Ficus mexicana" was identified by a "ficus expert" who lived far from the tropics as "Ficus nerifolia," "Ficus regularis," or "Ficus nerifolia irregularis." Another expert identified it a Ficus salicifolia. Ficus are a tropical family of plants and most of the best collections in the United States are in Florida, California, and Hawaii. Buddha is said to have received his enlightenment under a Bo Tree (Ficus religiosa) and this tree is associated with Buddhism. www.fukubonsai.com /Nature7.html   (864 words)

ficus_elastica - Search.com Ficus elastica, also called the rubber fig, rubber tree, rubber plant, or Indian rubber tree is a species of plant in the fig genus, native to northeast India (Assam), south to Indonesia (Sumatra and Java). Ficus, Rubber Tree, Rubber Plant, India Rubber Tree, Ficus elastica Beschreibung:, Der Gummibaum (Ficus elastica) besitzt zu Unrecht durch seine Verbreitung als Zimmerpflanze in den 50er... www.search.com /search/ficus_elastica.html?tag=se.sr-64-325.rel.c.10.0.0.1.7.b   (298 words)

Ficus elastica - Rubber tree (Moraceae) - Plants of Hawaii Ficus elastica - Rubber tree (Moraceae) - Plants of Hawaii More information about Ficus elastica - Rubber tree (Moraceae) This page was created on November 01, 2002 by Starr, and was last updated on November 09, 2007 by Starr. www.hear.org /starr/hiplants/images/thumbnails/html/ficus_elastica.htm   (39 words)

Calcium crystals in the leaves of some species of Moraceae In the leaves of Broussonetia papyrifera, Ficus elastica, Ficus virgata, and Humulus scandens, the lithocysts were observed in both adaxial and abaxial epidermis. However, in the multiseriate abaxial epidermis of Ficus elastica or in the uniseriate abaxial epidermis of Ficus virgata, the lithocysts were all papillate. Furthermore, the types of lithocystes are related to the number of layers of epidermis of leaves, i.e., hair-like lithocysts in the uniseriate epidermis as found in Broussonetia papyrifera, Fatoua pilosa, Humulus scandens, Morus australis, and the papillate lithocysts of multiseriate epidermis in Ficus elastica, Ficus virgata, and Malaisia scandens. ejournal.sinica.edu.tw /bbas/content/1997/2/bot382-05.html   (2749 words)

Candy's Plant Guide - Ficus, Fig   (Site not responding. Last check: ) Creeping fig (Ficus pumila) - This plant is good for a hanging basket or for topiaries.... India Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica) - The rubber tree takes almost no maintenance except for dusting the leaves once in a while... Weeping Fig (Ficus benjamina) - The weeping fig is one of the most commong and beloved houseplants and will grow large under average conditions... www.always-online.com /owens/plant/ficus.htm   (295 words)

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