How to prune a rubber tree to make it look good

When to prune rubber trees

Rubber trees are generally pruned in early to mid-May in spring. In southern regions, pruning can start in April. Do not waste the pruned branches; you can propagate them by cuttings, which will take root in about 20 days.

Rubber tree pruning

Pinching : Remove the top buds on the rubber tree branches, or cut off the top branches, so that it can grow new branches faster.

To promote the sprouting of rubber trees, you can use a knife to make two horizontal and vertical cuts 1 cm above the branch. After a month, the buds will begin to sprout and will grow into side branches in autumn.

Rubber tree trimming looks good

Rubber trees should be pruned in the appropriate season. When pruning rubber trees, you should pay attention to pruning the branches in winter and controlling the sides in summer. However, when pruning rubber trees, you should consider whether it is necessary and pay attention to the environment. It is best to prune them in a warm room in winter.

For rubber trees, first cut short the branches that are too high, then thin out the branches that grow together on the plant. If there are old and dead branches, cut them off together. Then place them in a warm place and slowly maintain them so that they can grow quickly.