Help with Ficus elastica decora (Rubber Plant)

Discussion in 'Indoor and Greenhouse Plants' started by Pickwick, Jan 7, 2007.

  1. Pickwick

    Pickwick Member

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    Hi Everyone,

    Embarassingly enough I have an issue with my Rubber Plant. It just won't grow. I bought a pre-potted one at the nursery. It is in a 4" pot that drains very easily. I live in an apartment downtown which has Eastern exposure. It's in a spot where it get's indirect light. Being winter I have only fertilized it once.

    I've read in alot of places that it's a very easy to grow plant, but it's the same size as when I bought it this summer!

    Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated.
     
  2. Marn

    Marn Active Member 10 Years

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    they like to get morning sun if at all possible . let it dry out a lil before watering again .. they usually do grow pretty easy .. I would also give the pot a tap on the table or counter or something to tap down the dirt as there mayb a pocket of air in the dirt and the plants will not grow if there is one .. i had my neon pothos do that after i repotted it .. till i stuck my hand down in the dirt and noticed it ..

    Marn
     
  3. Newt

    Newt Well-Known Member 10 Years

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    Hi Pickwick,

    Rubber trees tend to grow slowly. Also check to see if it's rootbound and needs a pot 2" larger.

    Newt
     
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    Thanks everyone, appreciated :)
     

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