Rubber Tree Pot Plant Cultivation Methods and Precautions
This article introduces the cultivation methods and precautions for rubber tree pot plants, as well as related knowledge about managing and maintaining rubber trees. Next, the site editor will introduce the information to netizens.
I wonder if flower enthusiasts have heard of the rubber tree. Its appearance does not match its name; it is not a soft tree like rubber, but a tall tree similar to the banyan.
In fact, the rubber tree is a very easy-to-care-for type of tree, preferring warm and humid environments, making it more suitable for flower friends in the south to care for. Its leaves are green and glossy, very beautiful, with high ornamental value, and placing it indoors can also purify the air. So, how can we cultivate rubber trees well? Let's take a look at these four aspects!
One, Pot and Soil
Firstly, the pot and soil for rubber trees. The pot for growing rubber trees can be chosen to be appropriately larger because rubber trees grow very fast and have well-developed root systems. Small pots are not suitable. However, some flower friends may not want the rubber tree to grow too fast, feeling that it takes up too much space, and can also use a smaller pot to inhibit its growth.
Rubber trees do not have high soil requirements, but after all, for pot cultivation, the soil mixture can be slightly more refined. It is essential to use soil with good drainage, mixing garden soil, decomposed leaf soil, and river sand in equal parts, and adding a portion of organic decomposed fertilizer before potting, which allows the rubber tree to grow better!
Two, Watering and Fertilizing
Next is watering and fertilizing. Rubber trees have strong drought resistance, so they do not need excessive watering. More water can be added during the growing season to promote faster and better growth of the rubber tree. In the hot summer, more water can be added due to rapid evaporation, but in winter, with lower temperatures and slower evaporation, the plant needs less water, so watering should be reduced appropriately to avoid burdening the roots.
Also, rubber trees love fertilizer. More fertilizer can be added during the growing season, usually using a balanced compound fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium every two weeks, which will make the leaves of the rubber tree greener and glossier. However, during winter, with low temperatures and slow plant growth, it is best not to fertilize, maintaining slightly moist soil to help it survive the winter.
Three, Sunlight
Also, many friends think that rubber trees prefer shade, but that's not the case. Rubber trees love sunlight. In the south, we often see rubber trees by the roadside, which are not afraid of wind and sun, growing even more vigorously. Therefore, sufficient sunlight is very beneficial for the growth of rubber trees. Apart from placing the pot in a ventilated and shaded place during the hot noon in summer, full sun care is best for the rest of the time!
Four, Pruning
Pruning of rubber trees usually starts from the seedling stage when the plant is just potted. When the plant grows to 20-30 cm, it should be pinched to promote the differentiation of more lateral buds. When the rubber tree grows to about one meter, the upper part of the tree can be pruned to avoid apical dominance, limit the height of the rubber tree, and maintain its aesthetics. Also, don't discard the cut branches and buds easily; using a granular soil like river sand for cutting propagation can result in new plants in about half a month.
In summary, rubber trees are plants with high ornamental value and are easy to care for. Flower friends can all grow a pot at home, which is much better than green vines and hanging orchids!
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