Why is my rubber tree's leave just falling?
Zaki Aziz
3 years ago
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Why are the leaves of my rubber tree turning brown and dying?
Comments (2)There isn't enough information to suggest a probable cause based on what we actually know about the plant's recent care, but based only on the odds, a recent change in light from brighter to dimmer and/or over-watering in the not too distant past would be the likely cause(s), either individually or collectively. Al...See Morewhy are my potted mango leaves falling?
Comments (3)Not enough light, too much heat, and possibly water issues. MH lights put out about 30% of the spectrum that plants use for photosynthesis and the rest you still pay for on your electric bill. I recommend one or two of the standard 8-bulb T5 fluorescent fixtures that has the HO or VHO bulbs in the "daylight" (6500 Kelvin) series....See MoreHelp- my rubber tree is sad! Dropping leaves.
Comments (6)Your winter climate is dark. May not be getting enough sun. Not watering it, won't help it any. Misting it is useless, better to increase the humidity in your house if it's dry. When you do water, you should drench it thoroughly , then let it dry. Make sure the soil is actually absorbing the water and not merely running through the container (which happens in peaty mixes that are allowed to dry out excessively). Still is not too late though. Good luck....See MoreWhy did all the leaves on my rose just fall off?
Comments (14)The good news is that this is most likely a warm climate rose, so you live in the perfect place for it. The bad news is that ROSES ARE NOT HOUSE PLANTS, period. However, the bad news is easy to solve! Put it outside in filtered sun immediately!. The air in our homes is WAY too dry for roses, they don't get enough light, and many other problems. It will die if you leave it indoors. After it is outside in filtered light (it should remain outdoors forever), wait a couple of weeks so that it can get used to being outside, and used to getting some light. Then you can move it into full sun. DO NOT feed it, do not spray it with anything - just make sure it gets enough water. Right now it is trying to grow roots. Oh, I just had a thought - is it in a plastic pot? I have had baby roses die in plastic pots in full sun in the hot summer simply because the pot got too hot and they literally cooked. If that is a plastic pot, I would leave the rose in filtered light for a bit longer, and then get a much much bigger clay pot and put it in that. Then you could put it into full sun. Then just leave it alone for 1-2 months. When it recuperates and starts growing, you can feed it according to the instructions. Nip off any flower buds you see while it is still tiny - it will grow better faster without having to support flowers. When it gets maybe three times as big as it is now, I would plant it in the ground (in full sun) - sounds as if you have other roses outside, and know how to do that. Good luck! When it blooms please please post pictures of it on here, and we can try and figure out "who" it is. Jackie...See MoreZaki Aziz
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