If you'd like to propagate a new rubber plant from your current rubber tree, you have a few options, according to ProFlowers. Once you have your pot, fill it a third of the way with potting soil, then place the plant inside so that the top of the root ball is around an inch below the rim, fill in around it with more soil, and water until you see moisture start to run out through the drainage hole. To properly pot a rubber tree, choose a pot that's no more than a third larger than the root ball of the plant, according to Miracle Gro. ProFlowers recommends not repotting your plant if you don't want it to get any bigger. The good news? Rubber plants are pretty clear about their needs, so you'll know your plant needs more water if the leaves start to get a little droopy.Īs far as repotting goes, you'll likely have to repot your plant annually or every few years, depending on how fast your plant grows-that is, if you want it to continue growing. Try letting the top two inches of the soil dry out between waterings-just feel the soil to check when it's dry.
In winter, during the dormant season, you'll want to water it less. In summer, you should keep your rubber plant's soil moist but not totally soaked. Colorful or variegated rubber trees will need a little extra light to bring out the colors in the leaves, but according to Bloomscape, in lower light conditions (which they can tolerate, don't worry!) a rubber plant's leaves will actually get larger, but fade to a lighter shade of green.
Your best bet is to keep your rubber plant in a spot that gets plenty of sunlight, but filtered with a sheer curtain. Rubber plants need bright light to thrive, but don't put them in the sunniest spot you have just yet-too much hot, direct sunlight can scorch your plant's leaves, according to ProFlowers. Rubber trees grow big and dramatic and can really make a statement in your home, but they're also not much of a challenge to care for, so long as you know how. If you love the idea of growing an indoor tree but the thought of bringing a high-maintenance plant stresses you and your not-quite-green thumb out, you might want to consider a rubber plant.
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