Rubber Tree Plant

Question

Why is my rubber tree plant losing its leaves. Also, there are little brown things that look like bumps on the stems. Please help, it’s almost 5 years old.

Answer 1

It sounds like either scale or mealybugs are affecting your plant. This can be treated with neem oil. Here are some articles that should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm