How to water a rubber plant

How to water a rubber plant

1. 01

   When to water

   Let the top few centimeters of soil dry slightly before watering again. Use that dry-down cue rather than a fixed weekly interval, and do not let the whole root ball stay bone dry for prolonged periods.

   Water sparingly in winter. In winter, water less often as growth and light decrease, while keeping the compost just moist. Resume the more active routine only as growth and light increase.

2. 02

   How to water thoroughly

   Wet the root zone thoroughly, then let excess water leave through the drainage holes and empty the saucer.

   Use a pot with drainage holes and a well-drained houseplant mix. Retained water and frequent watering can damage roots or yellow leaves, but drainage does not replace the plant’s moderate watering preference.

3. 03

   Signs of too much or too little water

   Yellowing, leaf loss, soil that stays wet or brown roots call for a water and drainage review. Too little water, low light, cold drafts and overwatering can produce different signs. A yellow or dropped leaf alone does not identify one cause.