I live in Florida I planted six rubber trees 5 feet away from my house for shade they are probably 20 feet high, do I need to worry about the root system? They really seem to be growing fast and furious I have no problem taking them down if it’s damaging.
As long as they have room to expand on the other side of their growing space, then it can be OK. If they are confined, then they might try and break through the foundation. If they have room to expand, then they will prefer to take the easier path.
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; they look "watery", like wet from the inside. Some of them only have "watery" edges, others turned almost completely "watery". It is in a plastic pot, inside, facing a south window. I moved it a little further from the window so that it doesn't receive as much light as usual.
These plants will not tolerate direct light at all. They will not tolerate wet soils, either. Disturbing the roots during transplant can cause issues, as well.
Be sure that the conditions surrounding the plant are conducive to proper growth, as these can be a bit finicky.
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What is the best way to care for this plant?
Ficus. Probably ficus elastica in distress! It looks like it could use a repotting, though they will tolerate cramped conditions. I have one in a 20 oz coffee container that has been there for 3 years. It does need root pruning to be happy in these tight quarters.
Repotting into a slightly larger container will give it some nutrients and a reboot, but if you choose to root trim and repot into the same container, then you may want to feed once or twice per year.
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I have a 20 ft tall very thick multi trunk rubber tree planted 2 ft from my house. I prune it to be about ten ft tall it grows fast. Will it damage my foundation, i live in Florida, it has been on the east side of my house for 25 years.
The roots are considered invasive and surface roots can lift sidewalks. As the tree grows tall and wide, so do the roots. Pruning can keep it a manageable and compact size. However, two feet is too close to the house for any tree.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/rubber-tree/rubber-plant-outdoors.htm
https://hort.ifas.ufl.edu/database/documents/pdf/tree_fact_sheets/ficelaa.pdf
A lot of people told me to keep it indoors away from the sun.
The rubber tree, or Ficus elastica, is sensitive to bright light, and even mildly cool temperatures. Anything cooler than 50 degrees will start to kill the plant. This will be best suited as an indoor specimen. Yours looks to be thriving.
As far as care goes... You almost can't kill it outside of cool temperatures and too much sun. I have a tiny one that has been in a coffee container 6 inches tall for about 5 years, now. I wanted to see what a clone of the original could handle. Turns out... They will grow in cramped spaces for years, just fine.
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