Why is the rubber tree losing its leaves?

1. Reduce watering and fertilization

1. Reason: Although it likes fertilizer and water, the weather is hot and humid in summer. If you apply too much fertilizer and water it, water will accumulate in the pot, and in severe cases the roots will rot directly. In winter, it is in its dormant period and water evaporates very slowly. If you water and fertilize it too much at this time, its roots will rot and its leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

2. Solution: Cut off the rotten roots first, preferably until white juice flows out of the cut. Then let the juice dry and apply a little disinfectant, such as wood ash, on the wound, and then apply it to the wound on the original tree to reduce its evaporation. Then you can change the pot and plant it.

2. Increase air humidity

1. Reason: When raising it, if the air in the room is too dry, the water in the pot will be insufficient. At this time, coupled with the fact that the leaves need more water, the leaves will begin to fall due to lack of water.

2. Solution: Water it more often according to the condition of the soil. You can spray water on the leaves every morning and evening. If it still doesn’t work, you can also sprinkle water on the leaves at noon. What you need to pay attention to at this time is that the water temperature for watering should be similar to the room temperature, and the temperature difference should not be too large.

3. Improve ventilation

1. Reason: If the room is not ventilated for a long time, some harmful gases will be produced. Over time, its leaves will start to turn yellow and fall off.

2. Solution: Ventilate the room in time to keep the air fresh. If it is winter, we can open the windows for ventilation when the temperature is high at noon.

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