How to propagate a rubber plant with a high survival rate
A small piece of knowledge to share with you how to propagate a rubber plant with a high survival rate and some tips on planting and caring for rubber plants. Let's learn about it together.
No need to buy a rubber plant, just cut a branch and plant it in the soil, it will root in 7 days, simple and reliable 100% survival rate
The leaves of a rubber plant are large and dark, shiny, and very beautiful. Placed indoors, it can purify the air and beautify the home environment, so many people enjoy growing it. We know that we can buy a rubber plant at the flower market, but in fact, we don't have to buy one. We can cut a branch at home or from a friend's house and propagate it. The propagation method is very simple, and I'll explain it today.
Whether it's old or young branches, you can propagate a rubber plant. Choose branches that are more than 10 cm long, make a diagonal cut at the bottom, wash the white liquid that oozes out with water, apply carbendazim to the wound, and let the entire branch dry in a cool, well-ventilated place. How long should you let it dry? Generally, it should be dried for 3 to 5 days, until the bottom wound turns white and dry, and is completely healed, then you can propagate it.
When propagating a rubber plant, don't repot it twice. Just choose a pot of the right size and use breathable soil. I usually use a mixture of nutrient-rich soil and river sand in a 1:1 ratio for propagating rubber plants. This type of soil is breathable, water-permeable, and contains nutrients. Insert the trimmed and dried rubber plant branch directly into the soil, press the soil around it firmly, and water it thoroughly. Don't forget to add some rooting hormone and carbendazim to the water to promote fast root growth and prevent rot. After propagating, place it in a place with scattered light. When the soil is dry for 2 to 3 cm, water it thoroughly. Within 1 to 2 weeks, the leaves will recover their vitality, and new buds will start to grow, indicating that the roots have grown. When it grows faster, gradually place it under direct sunlight and return to normal fertilizing and caring.
Propagating a rubber plant is that simple, with a survival rate of nearly 100%. However, to achieve 100%, you must dry the wound before propagating it, not planting it directly in the soil. It is also very simple to care for it. Place it under sunlight, water it thoroughly when the soil is dry, and supplement it with a multi-element fertilizer 1 to 2 times a month during its growing season. It will grow very well. If you water less or don't water for a month, it won't die, but the leaves will wilt and droop. However, once watered, it will recover quickly. But during the care process, it is essential to ensure sufficient sunlight and use soil that is breathable and water-permeable, which is the key to growing it well.
Also, if you propagate a rubber plant, can a leaf root? Yes, it can root, but it's difficult to grow a bud. To make it root, it must have a section of stem, which is the most reliable method.
The above content on how to propagate a rubber plant with a high survival rate and tips on planting rubber plants, I hope it is helpful to you!