Causes of rubber tree leaf cracking Prevention methods of rubber tree leaf cracking As people's love for indoor green plants is increasing, rubber trees are favored by many families because of their unique leaves and good air purification ability. During the maintenance process, we may encounter the problem of rubber tree leaf cracking. This article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the reasons for rubber tree leaf cracking and provide corresponding prevention and control methods. Reasons for cracking of rubber tree leaves 1. Improper water management Rubber trees have a high demand for water, but too much watering will cause root rot, which will affect the health of the leaves. If too little watering, the leaves will also crack. Reasonable control of the amount of watering is the key to preventing leaf cracking.
2. Insufficient light Rubber trees like enough sunshine. If they are exposed to a dark environment for a long time, their leaves may easily crack due to lack of light.
3. Rubber trees have strong adaptability to temperature if they change too much, but too much temperature change will cause damage to the leaves. Especially in winter, the temperature difference between indoor and outdoor is large, which may easily cause the leaves to crack.
4. Improper fertilizer application Excessive application of fertilizer or use of fertilizer that is not suitable for rubber trees will lead to overnourishment in the leaves, which will cause cracking.
5. Invasive diseases and insect pests are also one of the causes of cracking of rubber tree leaves, such as leaf spot disease, red spider, etc., which will damage the leaves and cause cracking. Prevention and control methods of rubber tree leaf cracking 1. Appropriate watering According to the growth habits of rubber trees, keep the soil slightly moist. When watering, avoid directly pouring on the leaves to avoid causing leaf decay.
2. Provide sufficient light and place the rubber tree in a sunny place, such as a balcony, window sill, etc. If there is insufficient indoor light, you can use plant growth lights to supplement the light.
3. Control temperature changes to keep the indoor temperature stable as much as possible to avoid excessive temperature changes. In winter, the indoor temperature can be appropriately increased to prevent blade cracking.
4. Reasonable fertilization Select the fertilizer suitable for rubber trees and apply it according to the instructions to avoid excessive fertilization to avoid excessive nutrition in the leaves.
5. Regularly inspect rubber trees to prevent pests and diseases, treat pests and diseases found in a timely manner, and use pesticides, fungicides, etc. to prevent and control them.
There are many reasons for rubber tree leaves cracking, but as long as we understand their growth habits and take corresponding prevention and control measures, we can effectively avoid leaf cracking. I hope this article can help you with your maintenance.