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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 7, 2012
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    Nikki on
    July 21, 2012
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    It sounds like a pest infestation, like mealy bugs. Can you give us more detail about the spots? We can give more detailed remedies for the pest if we can figure out what it is for certain. In the meantime, treat the plant with a neem oil and keep it away from other plants to keep it from spreading.

    These articles should also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/mealybugs-white-residue-on-plants-leaves.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Nikki on
    July 21, 2012
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    theficuswrangler on
    July 27, 2012
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    The pot might be too big! Plants fill the available soil with roots before they turn their attention to growing leaves. Also, the soil might have too much moisture. I once had a rubber tree that had been 1' tall with small leaves for several years. When I started to test the soil all the way to the bottom of the pot, and not water it until the bottom soil was feeling only the slightest bit damp, it almost overnight began to grow.

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    Heather on
    July 28, 2012
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    As long as the split is down the trunk and not across the trunk, the tree can recover. Tie the split together and it should be fine. The split likely will not ever join back together, but as long as the bark is intact, the tree can live fine being that way.

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    Nikki on
    July 30, 2012
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    No. Rubber trees are only hardy to 30 F. If it gets colder than 30 F where you live, it should not be planted outside. However, potted plants do enjoy spending summers outdoors.

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    theficuswrangler on
    August 3, 2012
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    I think you should consider rubber trees (ficus decora) as hardy to 40 degrees, to be on the safe side.

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