What to do if the rubber tree grows crooked

1. Phototropism

Sometimes we find that plants grow crookedly. In fact, it is inseparable from their own characteristics. Because they are phototropic, when the light intensity on both sides is different, they will grow towards the side closer to the light.

So at this time, our most direct method is to rotate it so that the side that was previously facing the light becomes the dark side. Or we can put a small piece of wood on the sunny side, so that it will grow inward. When it has adapted to this growth direction, we can remove the padding, but still remember to turn it every week to prevent it from growing crooked.

2. Bundling

We can tie it up and correct it through external force. The specific method is to take a long, straight wooden stick and tie it tightly to the trunk of the plant with a rope, both on the top and the bottom. Slowly it will return to upright growth, and then you can remove the wooden stick.

When it grows to a certain height, prune it so that the branches will grow straighter. Generally, we prune in spring, cutting off some of the less good branches to allow light to pass through the inside, so that there will be no problems with the shape of the subtree. Change its pot every spring so that it can get more nutrients. If it is a plant that has been growing for a long time, change its pot every two or three years so that it can grow well.