Overwatered Pink Rubber Plant

Dry soil causes leaves to drop and reduces the overall health and growth of the plant.

Overwatered pink rubber plant. Locate the plant to a dry spot and stop watering until you see the soil is dry to touch. The strawberry and cream colored leaves of the pink rubber tree make it a unique option for any indoor space. First rule out that your plant is not underwatered. When the temperature cools or the soil dries out after a few days or so the curling and drooping look should disappear.

Brown edges on a pink rubber tree leaf usually indicate underwatering though like many plant issues there could be other reasons. This is normal for very old leaves. Rubber plant is a hardy species that tolerates dry soil quite well so prefer staying on the under watering side. Rubber plant leaves curling or drooping.

One way of quickly assessing the water situation if you are unsure is to lift your plant up. They need very little feeding. When you first re pot the plant pour water over the soil to moisten it. This can happen when temperatures exceed 29 c 85 f or when you ve over watered.

When you water the plant pour the water directly over the soil so that it goes to the roots. Water requirements for rubber plants are consistently moist but never soggy. Let it dry out fully during longer periods of time between waterings. Water your plant only when the top layer of soil feels dry.

Watering too frequently may cause leaf yellowing. Rubber plants are rainforest specimens. Rubber tree plants only need to be fertilized once in awhile. Then check the soil before you water the plant again to make sure the soil feels dry which means the plant needs water.

Water your rubber tree when the soil is slightly dry to the touch. Over watering another way that rubber tree owners can over care for their plant is by over watering the plant. When a rubber tree plant is over watered it can shed its leaves. Getting rubber plant watering right will ensure beautiful leaves and maximum growth.

Soggy plants can get root rot soil gnats and other problems. If your plant is affected seriously apply these measures. If this occurs hold off on further irrigation until the top inch of soil has dried to the touch. Otherwise it could be a sign of over watering or not enough light.

And don t get overly zealous. Also remove a bit of top growth flowers and fruits if any this will allow the plant to focus its energy on survival. This plant grows quickly in ideal conditions and requires bright indirect light to maintain its stylish color. Also if water drains out of the pot to the saucer beneath dump it out.

If it feels lighter than you d expect it may be very thirsty. Prefers bright indirect light but is adaptable to lower levels of light. Feed your rubber tree with a general purpose fertilizer a few times a year especially during active growth in spring and summer.