What about rubber tree leaves drooping?

Rubber tree is a famous potted foliage plant, also known as Indian rubber tree, Indian banyan leaf green, red-billed rubber tree and so on. It is an evergreen tree of the genus Ficus of Moraceae, which is suitable for indoor beautification. Small and medium-sized plants are often used to beautify the living room and study. Medium and large plants are suitable for layout on both sides of the foyer of large buildings and in the center of the lobby. Let's take a look at how the leaves of rubber trees droop.

Why do the leaves of rubber trees droop?

1, too dry: too dry indoor air will cause rubber tree leaves to droop, in the hot summer season evaporation is large, not only from the roots to water, but also to often spray from the leaves.

2. Light discomfort: if the rubber tree is placed in a dark place for a long time and is suddenly exposed to strong sunlight, the leaves will naturally wilt and easily cause the rubber tree leaves to droop.

3. Overwatering: rubber trees are drought-tolerant plants, and if watering for a long time leads to root damage, it will also cause leaves to droop, so you must wait until the basin is dry before watering.

What if the leaves of the rubber tree droop?

1. Watering: rubber trees often keep the soil in a dry or slightly tidal state, with more watering in summer and less water supply in winter, once or twice a month. Water it thoroughly, but don't let there be water in the basin.

2. Lighting: rubber trees like strong direct sunlight and are resistant to shady environment, but in the process of cultivation, they should receive not less than 4 hours of direct sunlight every day. If there are conditions, it is best to ensure that the plant can accept full sunlight.

3. Temperature: rubber trees like high temperatures and grow most rapidly in summer and autumn. The ambient temperature should be kept between 20 and 30 degrees. When the temperature is less than 10 degrees, the growth is basically stagnant, and the overwintering temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees.

How do rubber trees grow well?

1. Temperature: the rubber tree has the best temperature of 20-25 degrees, even if it is above 30 degrees, it can grow well, but in winter, if the temperature is too low, the rubber tree will produce a large number of fallen leaves and its cold tolerance is very poor. Northern China needs to spend the winter in a greenhouse.

2. Lighting: it is really good to say that sunlight is the food of plants, and sunshine is also a treasure in the cultivation of rubber trees. giving it enough sunlight can make it thrive and give it proper shade from May to September.

3. Fertilization: the existence of fertilizer is like calcium supplement, which can enhance its "health". Fertilization is also one of the key points in the cultivation methods of rubber trees, which can reduce the occurrence of markings and make the leaves bright. Just use nitrogen fertilizer. Stop fertilizing in winter.

4. Pruning: when it's time to prune the rubber tree, cut off the branches inside the crown, inward branches and thin branches to maintain its internal ventilation, good light transmission and overall shape.

5. Soil: rubber trees like fertile, loose and slightly acidic soil, and basin soil should be prepared with 4 parts of rotten leaf soil, grass ash soil plus about one part of river sand and a small amount of base fertilizer.

6. Watering: when it is hot in summer, the rubber tree grows faster and should be fertile and watery, but to avoid stagnant water in the basin. Gradually reduce watering after entering autumn, promote plant growth and enrichment, which is conducive to its overwintering.