Culture methods and matters needing attention of rubber trees

Rubber trees are also called Indian fig trees and Indian rubber trees. They are more common in Yunnan at higher altitudes in China. Rubber trees are now commonly potted indoors or in courtyards to decorate furniture environments, especially in northern regions. Let's take a look at the cultivation methods and precautions of rubber trees.

1. Soil conditions

When planting rubber trees, it is best to choose soil with good porosity, good drainage and slightly acidic soil. If it is potted rubber trees, then choose decayed leaf soil, garden soil, sand and other mixed soil. It is best to add a certain amount of base fertilizer, which is more conducive to the growth of rubber trees. Generally speaking, the pot should be turned over once every two years.

2. Temperature conditions

Rubber tree is a kind of tree that likes to grow in high temperature environment, especially in summer and autumn, the growth speed is very fast, because the temperature at this time is mostly between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius. If it is winter, it will not grow below five degrees Celsius, so pay attention to cold and freeze prevention.

3. Lighting conditions

Rubber trees are potted plants that love light and can be grown in a cool environment. If potted plants are maintained indoors, they should not receive less than four hours of light. If conditions permit, it is necessary to maintain all-day sunlight, such as fluorescent lamps instead of sunlight.

4. Method of watering

Rubber trees are plants that like to be wet but cannot be excessively wet. They are also not tolerant of drought. Therefore, watering should be decided according to the wetness of the pot soil and the season. Generally, spring and autumn can be watered once every two to three days, and summer temperatures need to be watered every day. You can also spray water around the leaves to cool and humidify the air. When winter temperature is relatively low, try to keep the basin soil moist and dry.

5. Method of fertilization

Rubber tree potted to the full base fertilizer is far from enough, because it is a fertile green plant, so in its growth period also need appropriate topdressing. But do not apply nitrogen fertilizer, so as not to leave too much distance, the phenomenon of excessive growth, so that the overall shape is not beautiful. If you want to control the height of potted rubber trees, you can apply mixed liquid fertilizer during their growth period, usually once every 2 months.

6, pruning work

Potted rubber trees also need to be pruned, the main purpose is to make the whole plant transparent and beautiful. After each pruning, the cut should be blocked with mastic or coated with a layer of charcoal, so as to prevent the sap from flowing out and the whole plant will die.

7. Other precautions

At ordinary times, when maintaining potted rubber trees, the direction of the leaves should be changed regularly to avoid asymmetric growth of the whole plant and unsightly.

At ordinary times, we should pay attention to changing the soil of potted rubber trees, so as to avoid soil hardening, non-ventilation and other phenomena, so that rubber trees will appear yellow leaves, death and other phenomena.