The soil was totally dry initially but the plant was feeling healthy.
Rubber tree leaves drooping.
It s been getting worse in the last few.
Rubber plants water needs vary according to season.
My gma gave me 2 rubber plants last summer and both were doing fine til a few months ago.
Planning ahead for the holiday break i watered from above too much at once.
Rubber tree plants ficus elastica also known as india rubber figs or india rubber trees grow outdoors in u s.
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In the growing season summer the plant should be kept moist.
Here are some possible reasons loss the turgor pressure water pressure between the plasma membrane and cell wall of rubber plants.
First you have to know why the leaves are drooping on the rubber plant.
Over and under watering are the main reasons for losing turgidity.
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Older leaves turning yellow is a sign of over watering a rubber plant.
The stems with the drooping leaves feel softer than those without drooping leaves.
The other plant sits only a couple feet away from it and is doing just fine.
My rubber tree plant leaves are turning brown droopy.
Watch for droopy leaves which indicate a need for more water.
Rubber plant leaves are drooping and some leaves are curling up though none have fallen off.
This includes wiping the leaves with a damp cloth or even misting them.
During the dormant season your plant may only need water once or twice a month.