This practice helps control their size and create new plants and is a great way to shape the trees.
Every time a stem is cut, it encourages branching, eventually leading to a fuller-looking plant.
These cuttings taken in early spring to late summer can be used to propagate more plants.
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With simple tools and supplies, learn how to propagate rubber plants by taking cuttings from your existing plant.
Protect the work surface.
Clean the area thoroughly to remove any other plant debris or soil to prevent the spread of diseases.
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Ensure that you have all of your tools and supplies ready to go before starting to propagate.
Look for uneven areas or spots where you would like fuller growth.
Leggy, elongated stems or branches also make great cutting options.
Choose a healthy stem with leaves free of blemishes.
Rolling the leaf reduces moisture loss.
Before planting, apply arooting hormoneto the end of each cutting.
Support the cutting with a small stake in the rolled leaf’s center.
Pat the soil firmly down around the cutting to secure it in place.
Place a plastic zip-top bag over each potted cutting to create a greenhouse-like environment.
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Rubber tree cuttings require humid environments to sprout roots.
Avoid direct sun as it will burn the leaves and cause the cuttings to shrivel and dry out.
Spritz with water as needed.
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Do not let the soil dry out.
After four to five weeks, the cutting should begin establishing roots.
you’ve got the option to gently tug the cutting to look to see if roots have developed.
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If you feel resistance, then the roots have started to form.
This can be a good method if your plant is smaller.
Wait until your plant has reached the desired height .
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you’re able to propagate rubber plants by air layering, creating new trees from attached stems.
The stem is wrapped with damp moss to encourage the formation of roots.
Removing the whole crown of the tree is another option.
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