How often should I water my rubber tree?

How often should you water your rubber tree?

Plants like rubber trees do not have very high requirements for water. During maintenance, you only need to follow the watering principle of "don't water unless the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when you do", and be careful not to allow water to accumulate in the soil.

The rubber tree has a certain degree of drought resistance. During the growth period of the plant, it only needs to be watered once every 2-3 days, so that it can meet the plant's requirements for water, but the specific amount still depends on the season.

1. Watering in spring

Rubber trees grow more vigorously in spring and require slightly more water. You can water the plants every 2-3 days.

2. Watering in summer

The weather is hot in summer and water evaporates quickly, but watering should not be frequent. It depends on the condition of the soil. Generally, watering the plants once every 1-2 days is sufficient.

3. Watering in autumn

The climate in autumn is also very suitable for the growth of rubber trees. You can water them every 3-5 days to meet the plant's water needs.

4. Watering in winter

Rubber trees are not cold-resistant. The temperature is low in winter, and the plant's demand for water will decrease. It only needs to be watered once every 10-15 days.

What kind of water is good for rubber trees?

It is best to use purified water to water plants such as rubber trees, rather than tap water, because tap water is hard water and contains bleach. If used for a long time, the salt content in the soil will be too high, which will limit the growth of the rubber tree.