What’s up with my Rubber Tree?
It looks like it’s been over-watered but its soil was dry. It’s had these brown patches since I got it (2 weeks ago), but they’ve gotten worse with time. I’ts now dropped 2 x leaves. #RubberPlant #RubberTree #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #PlantAddict #PlantTherapy #Ficus
10ft to light, indirect
6” pot with drainage
Last watered 1 year ago
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Hi Katie! It looks like your Rubber Tree might be experiencing some root rot due to overwatering. Here's what you can do:
* Check the roots: Gently remove the plant from the pot and inspect the roots. If they are mushy or black, it's a sign of root rot. Cut away any damaged roots.
* Repot: Repot the plant in fresh, well-draining potting mix. Make sure the pot has drainage holes.
* Adjust watering: Water your Rubber Tree only when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering.
* Provide proper light: Place your Rubber Tree in a bright, indirect light location.
With proper care, your Rubber Tree should recover. Keep an eye on it and adjust your care routine as needed.
* Check the roots: Gently remove the plant from the pot and inspect the roots. If they are mushy or black, it's a sign of root rot. Cut away any damaged roots.
* Repot: Repot the plant in fresh, well-draining potting mix. Make sure the pot has drainage holes.
* Adjust watering: Water your Rubber Tree only when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid overwatering.
* Provide proper light: Place your Rubber Tree in a bright, indirect light location.
With proper care, your Rubber Tree should recover. Keep an eye on it and adjust your care routine as needed.
Hey, Katie! I’m sorry this is happening :(
First off, how much bright light is it getting? These guys like a lot of bright bright light as well as since it’s variegated that means it needs even more bright, indirect light!
These other thing I’m thinking, is it may have been a bit too dried out as these guys like their soil to stay consistently moist but not soggy if that makes sense 😂
I hope this helps a bit!
First off, how much bright light is it getting? These guys like a lot of bright bright light as well as since it’s variegated that means it needs even more bright, indirect light!
These other thing I’m thinking, is it may have been a bit too dried out as these guys like their soil to stay consistently moist but not soggy if that makes sense 😂
I hope this helps a bit!
Hi @houseplantlab looking at your plant card it’s a little far from a good light source, moving it closer to a window where the plant has a wide view of the sky would be much better. Are the brown spots on the variegated leaves soft or crispy? Soft usually indicate overwatering crispy is the opposite. One thing you can do to avoid overwatering is mist it once a day or every other day. Of course, if those spots begin to spread it could be fungus or root rot. I have one of these and it arrived with the dark spots but it’s now thriving in a window with bright indirect light. Hope this helps! 💚