Rubber plant growth

Question

How does everyone get this thing to grow leaves? Mine has been dropping at least a leaf a week since I got it last month - now being down to it's final 4. Should I just toss it and buy a new one? I repotted to a larger one at the beginning of the month and follow the watering schedule from the app, but it doesn't seem to like it.

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They love bright light so 33 feet from indirect light isn’t enough. It’s possible that it is also adjusting from the repotting - were the roots coming out of the old pot before you sized up? 
I definitely would be closer to the light either way. Mine are in my windowsill. @RJG any other thoughts?

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Light would be where I would start @BJoyce is dead on.

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I would. I would also try to get it more light even still. mine live outside in Austin and are thriving. I know you can't do outside rn but even adding just a little direct sunlight would be super helpful.

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I have one too and it hasn’t done anything since I got it (around 2 months ago). Are they supposed to be slow growers?

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@BossChayote here is mine.  The damaged leaves were there when I got him.

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@BossChayote also, what would make the leaf curl?  Possibly, I’m not watering it enough?

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I agree with @BJoyce and @RJG get it some sunlight and see how she does! Don’t give up on her, she might just be adjusting. I brought mine back from a super droopy situation too!

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