How to water the rubber tree in winter

Watering rubber trees in winter

Rubber trees need to be watered in winter. When watering, be sure to keep the soil dry. Because rubber trees grow slowly in winter, they do not require a lot of watering. Generally, they only need to be watered once every 15 days or so. If the indoor temperature is high, you can shorten the watering cycle appropriately, and you can also spray water around them.

Improper watering of rubber trees in winter

If the rubber tree is not watered properly in winter and water accumulates in the potting soil, it may cause the death of the plant, so the amount and frequency of watering must be controlled.

Fertilizing rubber trees in winter

Fertilizing in winter is one of the taboos for rubber trees, because rubber trees grow slowly in winter and are difficult to absorb fertilizers, which may cause fertilizer accumulation and burn the roots.

Precautions for watering rubber trees in winter

1. The temperature is relatively low in winter, so you should water the rubber tree at noon. At this time, the temperature is relatively high and it is not easy for the roots to be frostbitten. It is not suitable to water the rubber tree at a time when the temperature is low.

2. The temperature is too low in winter and the growth is slow, so the rubber tree's demand for water will decrease. Therefore, the frequency of watering should be controlled. Water the tree once every half a month, alternating between dry and wet.

3. When watering rubber trees, follow the principle of watering when the soil is dry and not watering when it is not dry. Therefore, it is necessary to water thoroughly in winter to help the plants survive the winter smoothly.