The Spruce / Cara Cormack
Rubber plants are beautiful, low-maintenance houseplants.
But these versatile specimens can sometimes drop their leaves without warning, leaving you to determine the cause.
They may also drop their lower leaves under overly dim conditions.
The Spruce / Cara Cormack
If you suspect a lack of light is the cause, move your plant closer to the light source.
Ensure that the plant isn’t in direct sunlight, which can damage its leaves and stunt growth.
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Look for droopy yellow or brown leaves with a papery, crispy texture.
If your rubber plant is losing leaves due to lack of water, give it a deep watering immediately.
After the soil is rehydrated, water once the top few inches of soil have dried out.
If you suspect that overwatering has contributed to your rubber plant’s leaf drop, stop watering immediately.
Allow the plant’s soil to dry out completely before watering again.
Going forward, water when the top few inches of soil in the pot have dried out.
This can cause your plant’s leaves to yellow and fall off.
you might also run a small humidifier near your plant to add moisture to the air.
Dab pests and their eggs off of the plant with a cotton ball dipped in rubbing alcohol.
Water your rubber plant when the top few inches of soil have dried out.
Rubber plants require several hours of bright, indirect sunlight each day.
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Rubber Plant.Clemson Cooperative Extension Home & Garden Information Center.
