How To Repot Rubber Plants

Repotting Rubber Tree Plant

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Rubber Plants are almost foolproof if you’re in the market for a large indoor plant. They grow fast (quicker than most houseplants) and thrive in bright light.

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Rubber Plants grow slightly potbound but because they’re trees, they prefer a large base to accommodate the roots.

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For soil you want to use a good quality peat-based mix that drains well & provides plenty of aeration.

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Water your Rubber Plant 1-3 days before repotting. You don’t want to repot a dry, stressed plant.

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When repotting have root ball sit about 1/2 inch below the rim of the pot you are planting in.

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The aerial roots can be cut off. This is only needed for outdoor trees, they help to anchor the Rubber Tree as it gets taller & wider when growing in nature.

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Water your plant well after repotting. Don’t let it completely dry out while it’s setting in. How often you’ll water yours depends on these factors: the mix, the size of the pot, & the conditions it’s growing in.

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