How to grow a rubber tree to make it more vigorous
Introduction: This article introduces how to grow a rubber tree to make it more vigorous and the details of rubber tree maintenance tips in the field of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor of this site will introduce to everyone.
Have you ever heard of rubber trees, plant friends? Their appearance is not similar to their name; they are not soft trees like rubber, but rather very tall trees like banyan trees.
Actually, rubber trees are very easy to grow, preferring warm and humid environments, so they are more suitable for plant friends in the south. 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 grow rubber trees well? Let's take a look at these four aspects with Flower Flower!
I. Pot and Soil
Firstly, it's about the pot and soil for rubber trees. When growing rubber trees, you can choose a slightly larger pot because rubber trees grow very fast, and their root systems are also very developed. Small pots won't do. However, some plant friends do not want the rubber tree to grow too fast, as they think it takes up too much space, and they can also use a smaller pot to inhibit the growth of the rubber tree.
Although rubber trees do not have high requirements for soil, as a potted plant, the soil mixture can be slightly more refined. It is essential to choose soil with good drainage, mixing garden soil, decomposed leaf mold, and river sand in equal parts, and adding a portion of organic decomposed fertilizer before potting. This way, the rubber tree can grow better!
How to grow a rubber tree to make it more vigorous
II. Watering and Fertilizing
Next is watering and fertilizing. Rubber trees have strong drought resistance, so they do not need excessive watering. During the growing season, you can water a bit more to promote faster and better growth of the rubber tree. In hot summer, water evaporates quickly, so you can also water more. However, in winter, with lower temperatures and slower evaporation, the plant needs less water, so you should also reduce the amount of watering to avoid burdening the roots.
Also, rubber trees love fertilizer. During the peak growing season, you can fertilize more, usually using a balanced compound fertilizer with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium every half a month or so. This will make the leaves of the rubber tree greasy and glossy. However, in winter, with low temperatures and slow plant growth, it's best not to fertilize, just keeping the soil slightly moist to help it safely through the winter.
III. Sunlight
Also, many friends think that rubber trees prefer shade, but that's not the case. Rubber trees love the sun. In the south, we often see rubber trees by the roadside, which are not afraid of wind and sun exposure and grow more vigorously. Therefore, adequate sunlight is very beneficial for the growth of rubber trees. Besides, for potted maintenance, except for placing them in a ventilated and shady place during the hot summer noon, it's best to have full sun care at other times!