How to remedy the problem of rubber tree leaves turning yellow and falling off?

The rubber tree is an evergreen woody foliage plant known for its large, thick, leathery leaves and glossy texture. The leaves vary in shape from round to oblong, with a dark green front and a lighter green back. This plant can add a lot of vitality to interior decoration. However, rubber trees sometimes encounter some maintenance problems, such as yellowing leaves or leaf fall. Let’s learn how to remedy the problem of yellowing and falling leaves of rubber trees?

1. Lighting requirements

Rubber trees prefer full sunlight, so it is important to ensure that they receive enough light in daily care. Adequate light helps the rubber tree grow healthily. If the plant is kept in a dark environment for a long time, its growth may be stunted, leading to yellowing of the leaves. If you find that the leaves are turning yellow due to lack of light, you should move it to a place with sufficient light, so that the health of the rubber tree will gradually improve.

2. Soil Problems

Rubber trees require a suitable soil environment. If the potting soil is not replaced for a long time, it may cause the soil to become compacted and nutrients to be lost, affecting the normal growth of the plant. It is recommended to change the soil for the rubber tree every 1 to 2 years to provide new soil that is loose, breathable and rich in nutrients, which will help promote its better growth.

3. Root Health

During the maintenance process, excessive water and fertilizer may cause damage to the roots of the rubber tree or even rot, which will be reflected in the leaves as yellowing. Once root rot is found, the rotten part should be cut off immediately, and the water and fertilizer management should be adjusted, and the plant should be repotted to restore root health.

4. Temperature influence

Rubber trees are sensitive to cold. If the temperature in the growing environment is too low, the plants may suffer from frost damage, causing the leaves to turn yellow or even fall off. Therefore, in winter, the rubber tree should be moved indoors in time, and the temperature of the maintenance environment should be ensured not to be lower than 5 degrees Celsius to protect the plant from the cold.

In summary, for flower lovers who grow rubber trees, as long as they pay more attention to these points, the probability of yellowing and falling leaves of the rubber trees will be greatly reduced.