Is it true that if you put a notch in the space where a leaf was originally that it will start to grow new branches out of the notched areas?
Many times they will do this naturally, but yes, it can help. Cutting the tip off will also force this. This article will help with the care of these plants; https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/how-to-care-for-a-rubber-tree-plant.htm
I saved this plant from Lowe’s on their discount rack along with a Boston fern (dead) about a year ago. Well I noticed the trunk is well here’s a picture. It was so tiny only 6 to 7 inches tall now it’s falling over the trunk grew too fast. Any advice please from anybody please
I am seeing a lot of this at this time of year. This is a fungal infection, and since it is in container, you can control this fairly easily. Just use peroxide at 3 parts water to 1 part peroxide when watering the next time. Make sure that you let this dry pretty well between watering, as too much water is usually the cause of this.
As for the thing falling over... You can control its growth by keeping it confined in smaller containers. They will explode with growth if you give it room. They like to get rootbound, so you will be able to keep it in the same container for a few years before doing any work to it.
For now, you can cut the tops off of the leaders that are too tall. This will not hurt the plant at all. You can take these, and root them in soil. They root very easily. This will give you copies of the plant.
This collection of articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree
I purchased a medium size plant yesterday that is a little top heavy but filled out. It has healthy looking full leaves, no damage of any kind, no bugs.I noticed that it tilts to the side in any position as the pot seems small for the plant size and height. It has some roots that have wrapped around the rim of the pot. I gently cut away some of these roots and also hand cleaned all the leaves both sides as it was dusty, then gave the leaves a "rinse" to remove any residual soapy water that I used with a wash cloth. Should I repot this or what? I just put it as it came into another pot, just somewhat larger without taking it out of the pot it came in. I need to know how to do this transfer without harming it.I left it out on my porch last night because I have central a.c. When should I bring it indoors as I live in Ga. and it does get somewhat cold during the fall/winter season sometimes. It has new leaves (5)coming in. I need all the info. Please! Thanks so much..... P.S. Have lots of southern light coming in.
This article will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/repotting-a-rubber-tree-plant.htm
Rubber plant about 5.5ft tall bushy on top quarter but few leaves on bottom 3/4. can I encourage leaf/branch on lower part of plant
No, you can't make the plant grow leaves onto the lower stalk or branches.
You can prune the plant to create a fuller plant.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/prune-rubber-tree.htm
I have a rubber tree plant that is now about 1-1/2 years old, 2 feet high. I started it from a small cutting given to me by a friend. About a year ago, we put tinting on our windows, and the growth of the plant has slowed to almost a halt. Can I use artificial light to bring its growth back to normal? if so, any suggestions on what kind, how long, how intense, etc? Thanks Coleman Colla colemancolla@gmail.com
Artificial light may help, but if you can get it outside to some real sunshine that would be best.
received a lovely rubber tree plant as a gift, but it is in a small plastic pot. When should I repot. Pot is 8 inches across.
Rubber trees need repotting when the roots become visible on the soil surface or if the plant begins lifting itself out of the pot. Repot the plants in late winter or early spring when the rubber tree is semi-dormant and less prone to transplant shock.
If you don't re-pot your plants, they will not grow. However, don't put rubber plants in pots that are too big. Transplanting to pots that are about an inch bigger in diameter than the previous pot is a good rule of thumb.
I need help propagating this plant, but I don't know its name.
It appears to be a variety of rubber plant, which is a type of ficus. There are many kinds, and you happen to have one of the more interesting colored of the tropical looking trees.
This article will give you an idea on how to care for rubber trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/how-to-care-for-a-rubber-tree-plant.htm