It is characterized by dark green, almost black leaves with an undeniable burgundy tint.
They are usually sold as small potted plants and can take several years to reach their mature height.
Heres everything it’s crucial that you know about how to grow and care for burgundy rubber plants indoors.
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Low light conditions are unsuitable for this indoor tree and will result in leggy and stunted growth.
Soil
Rubber plants need a soil mix that is well-draining yet holds some moisture.
Beyond these basic requirements, they are not picky about their growing material.
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Water
These rubber plants like to dry out completely between waterings and are sensitive to overwatering.
Temperature and Humidity
Average household temperature and humidity levels are ideal for this tropical plant.
These trees are sensitive to cold temperatures and are not frost-tolerant.
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Fertilizer
Burgundy rubber plants benefit from regular fertilization during the active growing period.
Pruningis best done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing.
When shaping your plant, be aware that every cut will encourage a branch at the nearest node.
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Keep any stem cuttings you take and reuse them to propagate new plants.
Propagating Burgundy Rubber Plant
Burgundy rubber plantscan be propagated using stem cuttings.
Spring and summer are the best times to repot your plant since it is actively growing in these months.
Inspect your plant regularly for signs of pests like scale and treat immediately with an insecticide or neem oil.
Other pests to watch out for includemealybugsandspider mites.
Burgundy rubber plants are relatively disease-free, butroot rotcan be an issue if overwatering occurs.
Signs of root rot include suddenly dropping leaves, soggy stems, and rotting roots.
Here are a few common problems to watch out for, and how to solve them.
Leggy growth happens when a plant is not receiving enough light and is trying to conserve energy.
Usually, youll find that new growth is reaching towards the nearest light source.
Move your plant to a location that receives more lightbright indirect light or full sunlight is ideal.
Any leggy growth can be pruned off since it cant be reversed.
Allow the soil to dry thoroughly between waterings, and give your plant plenty of light.
Burgundy rubber plants do best in moderate humidity; 40 percent to 50 percent is ideal.
This means that average household humidity levels are perfect for burgundy rubber plants.
venture to keep your plant away from drafty air vents which could dry out the plant too much.
Avoid misting your burgundy rubber plant to increase humidity around the plant.
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