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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    September 26, 2017
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    There is a good way to do this without hurting the tree in any way. It is called air-layering. This will ensure that you have roots, even before you cut the branch off.

    Here is an article that will help you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htm

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    Clara on
    September 27, 2017
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    Thank you - the article is really helpful. I still have a couple of questions -
    Can I do the air layering technique at any time of year (now, for example) or should it be done at a particular time of year?
    One I've removed the stem, do I need to seal the wound on the mother tree with any kind of treatment or sealant?
    Many thanks.

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  • Answered by
    DLarum on
    October 2, 2017
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    These two articles should help you control the height of your rubber tree and take cuttings from it.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    October 13, 2017
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    You can use jsut about anything as far as potting soils go. They are, generally, pretty tolerant. I make my own rooting hormone. It is a spoonful of honey, a rushed aspirin tab, and just enough drops of water to mix it all into a paste. Apply this to the cut base of the stem and put into slightly moist soil that stays slightly moist. Alternately you can air layer the plant, and grow roots while it is still attached to the plant. Then you can cut off and plant it. Here is an article about propagating them: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/propagation-rubber-tree-plant.htm

    Here is an article about air-layering: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/layering/air-layering-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    October 30, 2017
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    Unfortunately, there are a few things that could cause this. Here is an article to help you to start to pinpoint the exact problem: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/rubber-tree-plant-leaves-falling-off.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 11, 2017
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    This can more than likely be salvaged. Bring it inside, and give it some water, and a little fertilizer. Keep it from the frost. If it looks as if it has outgrown its container, then pot it up into a bigger one. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/how-to-care-for-a-rubber-tree-plant.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 18, 2017
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    This seems to be a fungal issue, and will result in the death of the plant if not treated. Put some wettable sulfur in the soil, and it will help. Here is an article for more information on their care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/how-to-care-for-a-rubber-tree-plant.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    November 19, 2017
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    It is important to note that the latex from the actual rubber tree is different from the latex of the ficus rubber tree. This latex is toxic and skin irritant. It is important to know which species that you have.

    If you can send in a picture, then I can help you identify which tree it is, and pinpoint the exact problem.

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