Our rubber tree seems to be doing well but is a tad spindly. I've been researching online and believe pruning will take care of that. One question I haven't found an answer to is: how large should the pot be? Do they prefer to be contained in smaller pots, or do they do better in larger pots? We are considering repotting it but aren't sure about the size. It's in a rather large pot (about 2' wide and 2' tall). It is about 3' tall at present.
If your rubber tree is pot bound, the rule of thumb is to transplant to the next size planter. If your plant isn't pot bound, you might want to knock off excess dirt and repot it in fresh soil. The following articles may also be helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/how-to-care-for-a-rubber-tree-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm
The edges of my Ficus elastica are drying up and turning brown. How can I stop this from happening?
This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/what-causes-brown-edges-on-leaves-of-plant.htm
I have a rubber plant and most of the leaves have fallen off and dried up. The roots are plentiful. Should I cut some of them or find a bigger pot? Need help growing plant.
If the roots are tightly packed in the container, it is time to repot the plant. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
My rubber tree is indoors by a window and watered about once a month. It has new growth but has begun to have spots of yellow on leaves and some have a small hole on them. There are no bugs as far as I can tell. The plant is about 7 feet and is 5 years old. I have never had this problem before and it has been in the same place for years. I have a smaller rubber tree in another room that does not have this yellow stuff. Please advise.
It is likely a fungus. There are several that can create those yellow spots. Treat the plant with a fungicide. I like neem oil myself as it treats both fungus and pests and is safe for people and pests. This article has more information on it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
My rubber tree is growing too tall. It is the variegated leaf type. The main stem has no branches, just a pair of leaves about every 6 inches up the stem. It is in good condition, intact with all its leaves. I would like to propagate it by cutting about 3 feet off the top. Is air layering good for this project? And how should it be done? Also, I will be left with 3 feet of the original plant. Will this continue to grow or should it be discarded? I would be grateful to hear your views on this subject.
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htm
When cutting limbs on the rubber plant, is there a special solution to apply to the cut?
Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm
When is the dormant season for rubber tree plants and how big a pot should the rubber tree plant be put in after you receive it?
They are dormant in the winter time (even though they are kept indoors). Their growth will slow and they will need a little less water. You can repot the plant when the roots become crowded. When they are crowded, they will look like a solid mat when you take the plant out of its pot. When repotting, move up only one pot size or at least 2" larger than the current pot.