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- Q.Rubber Tree Leaf Drop - My very healthy-looking rubber tree is dropping leaves - some are yellow, some are still green. What do you suggest? ...
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Anonymous on
November 30, 2010Q.Trimming Rubber Tree Plant
I have a plant that is too tall. I don't want to kill it by cutting the top out of it. But, I don't know what else to do. The tree is beautiful, it reaches the ceiling. Can you give me any advice?
Answered by
Nikki on
November 30, 2010
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can top the plant without harming it. Just make sure you cut at the proper spot on the branch just above a node. This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm
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Anonymous on
December 2, 2010Q.Trimming Indoor Rubber Tree Plant
I have an 8-foot tall rubber tree plant and I am not quite sure on how to trim it. It is very healthy and has ten leaves on it. I do not want to make it unhealthy by over trimming.
- Answered by
Nikki on
December 3, 2010
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm
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December 7, 2010Q.Transplanting Rubber Plant
I help care for the plants at an indoor butterfly conservatory. The conservatory is basically a greenhouse with tropical plants planted in the ground. We have a rubber plant that is getting too large for the space it is in. What is the best way to transplant all or part of the plant to a new location?
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Nikki on
December 8, 2010
Certified ExpertA.This article is about repotting, but the steps would be essentially the same: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/hpgen/learn-more-about-repotting-houseplants.htm
You may also consider pruning the plant and then starting new plants from the trimmings. These articles will help you with that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm
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December 13, 2010Q.Cold-Damaged Trees
I have two trees, a Rubber tree and a Weeping Fig. The two plants were sitting on my screened-in back porch. They are both about 5. 5 feet tall. They did not make it inside before the cold weather hit. They do not look good, and I don't know if there is any thing I can do for them. I have had the trees for 5 years now. Will it help if I cut them back, as they are losing their leaves a lot.
- Answered by
Nikki on
December 14, 2010
Certified ExpertA.Just continue to care for them. There is a good chance that the plant's leaves are the only part that was damaged. The leaves will regrow if this is case.
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December 19, 2010Q.Falling Rubber Plant Leaves
The leaves of the rubber plant are falling down, especially the bottom leaves. Please tell me the reasons and how to control the problem.
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roseman on
December 19, 2010A.Hello and thanks for the question. Here is a link to a fine article that addresses this issue of leaves falling off. Link>>> https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/rubber-tree-plant-leaves-falling-off.htm
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December 29, 2010Q.Large Rubber Tree Plant
I have a rubber tree plant indoors and I need to move it to a new house. It is too large to move, so how much can I cut it back without losing it?
- Answered by
Nikki on
December 29, 2010
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm
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January 9, 2011Q.Rubber Tree Leaf Drop
My very healthy-looking rubber tree is dropping leaves - some are yellow, some are still green. What do you suggest? Could it be root bound, as I have had it in the same pot for some time now. The plant is about 5 feet tall and has many stems.
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Nikki on
January 10, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Repotting can't hurt and could be the cause of the leaf drop. This time of year, I would also look for drafts or humidity. That may also be the problem. This article will explain more: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/rubber-tree-plant-leaves-falling-off.htm
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