Planting and Growing Ruby Rubber Plant
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| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
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| Watering schedule | Water when the top 2-3 cm of compost becomes dry; reduce watering in winter. |
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| Ideal temperature | 18 – 27 °C |
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| Fertilizing | Every 2-4 weeks during the growing season, using a balanced liquid feed. |
| Toxicity | Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested; the milky sap can irritate skin and eyes. |
How to Water Ruby Rubber Plant?
Water when the top 2-3 cm of compost becomes dry; reduce watering in winter.
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Ruby Rubber Plant?
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Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Ruby Rubber Plant?
18 – 27 °C
Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Ruby Rubber Plant?
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Ruby Rubber Plant?
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Learn more →How to Fertilize Ruby Rubber Plant?
Every 2-4 weeks during the growing season, using a balanced liquid feed.
Learn more →How to Prune Ruby Rubber Plant?
Prune in spring to control size and encourage branching; make cuts just above a leaf node. Wear gloves, as the milky sap may irritate skin.
Learn more →How to Propagate Ruby Rubber Plant?
Take 10-15 cm stem-tip cuttings in late spring or early summer. Remove the lower leaves, rinse the cut end in lukewarm water to remove latex, then insert into moist cutting compost. Root in bright, indirect light at 20-25°C with high humidity; roots usually form within 3-5 weeks. Air layering is also successful for larger plants.
Learn more →How to Transplant Ruby Rubber Plant?
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Learn more →How to Care for Ruby Rubber Plant in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Ruby Rubber Plant?
Grow in a loam-based or other well-drained houseplant compost. Place in bright, indirect light; insufficient light causes the pink and cream variegation to fade. Water thoroughly when the top few centimetres of the compost feel dry, and make sure excess water drains away freely. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser every 2-4 weeks from spring to summer, withholding feed in winter. Keep temperatures above 5°C, and avoid cold draughts; the plant grows best at 16-24°C.
Learn more →How to Repot Ruby Rubber Plant?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Ruby Rubber Plant?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally healthy, but susceptible to root rot if overwatered or kept in poorly drained compost; leaf spots may occur in wet, poorly ventilated conditions.
Pests
Susceptible to mealybugs, scale insects and spider mites, particularly in warm, dry indoor conditions; check leaf joints and undersides regularly.
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Ruby Rubber Plant
Mildly toxic to humans and pets if ingested; the milky sap can irritate skin and eyes.