Should rubber tree be cut back?

Aside from removing dead or dying leaves, rubber plants don’t require much pruning. However, for shaping, keep the following in mind: Don’t cut off the top until your plant reaches the desired height. When you do cut off the top, your plant will branch out.

How do I make my rubber tree bushy?

To make a rubber plant bushy you are going to have to prune the plant. This is the only proven method to help the rubber plant begin branching out. Using a pair of sharpened cutter, which has been sterilised to be sure you do not infect plant. Once pruned the tree will expand from the node.

How do you promote leaf growth on a rubber plant?

Due to the natural habit of a Rubber Tree, branching rarely occurs naturally (especially in younger plants), so it is necessary to prune the plant to promote branching through nodes on the stem. By pinching or cutting back new growth, the plant will begin to produce new branches below the cut.

What do you do if your rubber tree is too tall?

Dear Marian: Generally speaking, when rubber plants get too tall, we make a new plant and start again, especially if the plant has sentimental value. The usual way to make a new rubber plant is by air layering. This is accomplished by selecting a young healthy shoot and cutting about halfway through the stem.

How do you grow a rubber tree plant?

Rubber tree plants need regular, deep watering, with soil allowed to dry out between waterings. Plant your tree in a well-drained mix formulated for houseplants and fertilize it occasionally with a balanced, water-soluble formula diluted in water. During the fall and winter, when plant growth slows,…

How do you care for a rubber tree?

Outdoor rubber trees require similar care to potted plants. Provide afternoon shade and water deeply about once a week so the soil remains moist, but not soggy. Mulches help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

How do you trim a rubber plant?

Prune the rubber plant with a sharp pair of pruning shears. These will easily snip through the rubber plant’s branches, and prevent the stems from ripping or tearing. If you have a young rubber plant with thin stems, you could also trim it using a pair of sharp household scissors.

Why is my rubber plant losing leaves?

Light Change – A common reason for a rubber plant losing leaves is a change in the light. This lack of humidity can cause leaves falling off rubber tree plant.