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Rubber Plant Care

Temperature: Average room temperatures of 60 - 75°F (15 - 24°C are fine. Avoid lower than 55°F (12°C), sudden temperature drops and cold drafts.

Light: A nice brightly lit spot is ideal, without direct sunlight.

Watering: Water once the soil becomes slightly dry to the touch and make sure the pot has sufficient drainage holes to allow excess water to seep through. The worst thing you can do regarding watering is give it too much.

Soil: A well-draining and well-aerated potting soil is needed. 1 part peat, 1 part pine bark and 1 part coarse sand (or perlite) is a good mix.

Re-Potting: From May - June re-pot once the roots have become pot bound or every year when the plants are very young, and then once every 3 years after the plant has matured. I would renew the soil every year.

Fertilizer: Feed during spring and summer with a diluted liquid fertilizer every two weeks.

Humidity: Normal room humidity is fine. To improve humidity mist the leaves when it gets very warm in the summer.

Propagation: These can be quite tricky to propagate by stem tip cuttings, but you can succeed. Take a cutting (few inches long) and allow the sap to dry for 1 hour. Before potting the cutting in soil use rooting hormone and then provide the bottom of the pot some heat (usually using a heat pad). The temperature wants to be kept at around 70°F (21°C) - 75°F (24°C) ideally.

Ficus tree cuttings may be started in water, but the root growth is weak, fibrous and stringy. Cuttings started this way have a difficult time acclimating to soil.

Pruning: Once the rubber plant has grown to the height you want it to grow up to, you can cut the top off. You may also want to prune back any unwanted branches to give the plant a fuller shape. It's best to prune in spring or summer but any other time will be fine.

Cleaning: Your plants leaves will appreciate being cleaned gently with tepid water and you will enjoy the glossy clean dust free look. Use a very soft cloth or sponge.

Potential Problems

Loss of leaves: Most common cause is over-watering, which will need attention asap (renew top soil or re-pot --pot up--). Other conditions can also cause leaves to drop including, low temperatures, not enough light or cold drafts. Moving your plant from a bright location to dim can also cause leaf drop. It's normal for some of the bottom leaves to turn yellow and drop, but do check if conditions are OK.

Leaf edges yellowing: This is really a process of elimination. The problem could be poor soil, under-feeding, or too much water. You'll need to check each one of the care instructions above and eliminate what your doing well and try to find the cause.

Pests: Mealy bug, scale and mites are common pests that like to cause this ficus tree problems.
花相册 (13)
kensong
2019年02月15日
kensong
Leaf fully opened and a new one emerges.
Ficus Elastica Black (Rubber Plant)
kensong
2019年02月10日
kensong
I broke a new leaf that was sprouting but fortunately it still grew though it's deformed. The good news is another new leaf is growing.
Ficus Elastica Black (Rubber Plant)
kensong
2018年08月18日
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Brand new leaf.
Ficus Elastica Black (Rubber Plant)
kensong
2018年06月22日
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My Ficus Elastica sprouted a new leaf and already another is on the way.
Ficus Elastica Black (Rubber Plant)
kensong
2018年06月20日
kensong
Always good to see new leaves emerging.
Ficus Elastica Black (Rubber Plant)
Ficus Elastica Black (Rubber Plant)
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2018年06月14日
kensong
Added another Ficus Elastica. It looks great in this white pot.
Ficus Elastica Black (Rubber Plant)
Ficus Elastica Black (Rubber Plant)
kensong
2018年05月19日
kensong
This is my first growing diary.
Ficus Elastica Black (Rubber Plant)
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