How to care for a rubber plant to make it more vigorous
Sharing with everyone the introduction of green plants and flowers on how to care for a rubber plant to make it more vigorous and the correct method of rubber plant maintenance, here is a comprehensive introduction.
Have you ever heard of rubber plants, their appearance is not similar to their name, they are not soft like rubber trees, but are tall trees similar to banyan trees.
In fact, rubber plants are very easy to care for, they prefer warm and humid environments, so they are more suitable for flower friends in the south to care for. Their leaves are green and glossy, very beautiful, and have high ornamental value. Moreover, placing them indoors can also purify the air. So how can we care for rubber plants well? Let's take a look at these four aspects together!
I. Pot and Soil
Firstly, it's about the pot and soil for the rubber plant. You can choose a slightly larger pot for the rubber plant because it grows very fast and has a well-developed root system. A small pot won't be enough. However, some flower friends don't want the rubber plant to grow too fast, feeling that it takes up too much space, and can also use a smaller pot to inhibit its growth.
The rubber plant does not have high requirements for the soil, but after all, it's a potted plant, so the soil mixture can be slightly more refined. It is essential to choose soil with good drainage, mix garden soil, decomposed leaf soil, and river sand in equal parts, and add a portion of organic decomposed fertilizer before potting to ensure better growth of the rubber plant!
How to care for a rubber plant to make it more vigorous
II. Watering and Fertilizing
Next is watering and fertilizing. The rubber plant has strong drought resistance, so it does not need excessive watering. During the growing season, you can water a bit more to promote faster and better growth of the rubber plant. In the hot summer, water evaporates quickly, so you can water more, but in winter, the temperature is relatively low, and water evaporates slowly, the plant needs less water, so you should also reduce the amount of watering appropriately to avoid burdening the roots.
Also, the rubber plant is very fond of fertilizers. During the growing season, you can fertilize more. Generally, using a balanced compound fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium is fine, about once every two weeks. This will make the leaves of the rubber plant green and glossy. However, in winter, with low temperatures and slow plant growth, it's best not to fertilize. Keeping the soil slightly moist will help it safely survive the winter.
III. Sunlight
Additionally, many friends think that rubber plants prefer shade, but that's not the case. Rubber plants love the sun. In the south, we often see rubber plants by the road, which are not afraid of wind and sun exposure, and grow more vigorously. Therefore, sufficient sunlight is very beneficial for the growth of rubber plants. Besides, when caring for potted plants, except for placing them in a well-ventilated and shaded place during the hot noon of summer, it's best to keep them in full sun at other times!