How to cultivate a rubber tree
This article provides an introduction to the knowledge of cultivating and planting rubber trees, as well as techniques and tips in the field of horticulture. Let's take a look with the editor!
In daily family life, a good pot of flowers or green plants can not only make the environment of the living room, bedroom, and balcony more beautiful but also purify the air in the home. Moreover, the lush green pot plants can make people feel the beauty of plants, broaden their视野, and are beneficial to eyesight, as well as physical and mental health. If you enjoy keeping ornamental leaf plants, you can try rubber trees, which are not difficult to cultivate and grow quickly, becoming tall and large with large, lush, and beautiful leaves.
The benefits of rubber trees
Their maintenance is relatively simple, they grow vigorously, are not picky about their growing environment, and can purify indoor air by absorbing dust and formaldehyde, protecting our physical and mental health. How should we care for and manage rubber trees to make them grow lush and more beautiful, achieving the desired appearance?
1. Propagation of rubber trees by cutting
Like pothos, chlorophytum, and schefflera, rubber trees are also easy to propagate by cutting, and there are no strict requirements. Ordinary gardeners can propagate them at home. When selecting cuttings, both old and young branches can be used as cuttings.
After cutting, the cut ends can be sealed with wood ash or clay to prevent the sap from flowing out, which affects the survival rate of the cuttings. It is generally recommended to use one-year-old branches, which have a higher survival rate. Each cutting should have three to four nodes and only retain the top two leaves. Cuttings can be planted in pots or grown hydroponically.
There are some considerations for the timing and temperature of propagating rubber trees. It is usually done in May or June when the temperature is around 20 degrees, which is very easy for them to survive. The soil for cuttings can be ordinary river sand or other loose and breathable substrates. After planting, it is necessary to shade them in the summer to avoid direct sunlight and maintain a certain level of humidity.
How to cultivate rubber trees
2. Cultivation methods for rubber trees
Actually, rubber trees have a strong adaptability, meaning that they have good cold and heat tolerance, making them simpler to care for than plants like the lucky money tree and banyan. Although many people enjoy keeping lucky money trees, they are not suitable for colder regions in winter, as it is difficult for them to survive.
However, rubber trees have stronger cold tolerance. In winter, as long as they are kept indoors, they can generally survive. They are also not too picky about soil, as long as it is fertile, loose, and well-draining.