Rubber tree cultivation tips and precautions

The rubber tree has become a leader among indoor foliage plants with its unique shape, powerful air purification ability and tenacious vitality, and is suitable for home and office decoration. Let’s learn about the cultivation techniques and precautions of rubber trees.

1. Lighting

Rubber trees love light and need to be placed in a sunny place indoors to promote photosynthesis and make the leaves thick and dark green. In summer, proper shade is needed to avoid leaf burns.

2. Soil

The soil needs to be loose, well-drained and breathable. It can be prepared with 2 parts of leaf mold, 2 parts of garden soil, 1 part of coal slag and a small amount of decomposed organic fertilizer (such as chicken manure and bone meal) to provide sufficient fertility and promote plant growth.

3. Fertilization

Add appropriate amount of base fertilizer when repotting in early spring. In summer, apply decomposed cake fertilizer water once every 2 weeks or a small amount of slow-release fertilizer granules every month. Fertilize every 20 days in spring and autumn. Stop fertilizing in winter to avoid root burn due to low temperature. When applying fertilizer, you need to follow the principle of "applying small amounts of fertilizer frequently" to avoid burning the roots with concentrated fertilizer.

4. Watering

Follow the principle of "water thoroughly when dry", water when the soil surface turns white, and do not water when it is moist. Water every 2-3 days during the growing season and once every 2 weeks in winter.

5. Pruning

When the rubber tree grows to a certain height, it needs to be topped to promote side branches and make the plant fuller. During the growth period, the messy branches need to be thinned out to ensure ventilation and light transmission.

6. Notes

Insufficient light will cause the rubber tree to grow too tall, the distance between leaves will become larger, the plant shape will become loose, and its ornamental value will be reduced. Spraying water is only used to reduce temperature and increase humidity, and cannot replace watering. When the temperature is below 15℃ in winter, watering should be reduced to ensure the safe wintering of the plants.

The above is an introduction to the cultivation techniques and precautions for rubber trees. Flower lovers who have rubber tree potted plants at home can refer to them based on their growth conditions.