Once you know how to care for a rubber tree plant and it is growing well you can begin the propagation of indoor rubber tree plants.
Rubber plant leaf propagation water.
The cutting should be about 6 inches long and you should take it just below a leaf.
Another way to propagate a rubber tree plant is by using air layering.
Hi i am trying to propagate my lemon lime rubber plant in water.
I m asked often if you can attempt to propagate a young monstera with one stem and a handful of leaves like this.
Water your pruned rubber tree sparingly but keep a close eye on the soil moisture.
Since the plant has no leaves it doesn t need the same amount of water as before but soil should still be kept just barely moist.
Using air layering for propagation of a rubber tree plant.
Sterilize a sharp knife in 1 part bleach mixed with 3 parts water.
This method basically leaves the cutting on the rubber tree while it is rooting.
Soak the knife in the solution for five minutes rinse it with clean water and allow it to air dry.
Propagation of a rubber tree plant.
There are two cutting techniques that work for propagating rubber trees.
How to propagate rubber plant in water.
We also use this method of propagation with monsteras.
The first step in propagating a rubber tree with air layering is to choose a stem to make into a new plant.
You can easily achieve this propagation in water.
When you see new growth appearing on the stem you can gradually give your rubber tree more water.
Taking cutting from rubber plants is a very enjoyable and cost effective way of multiplying your plants.
How to start a rubber tree plant.
Here s an example with monsteras.
If the leaves begin to droop but not fall off increase the water you give the rubber tree gradually until the leaves perk back up again.
And since then i haven t seen any progress with the roots and the two leaves have fallen off.
If a plant is growing too prolifically it should be pruned and if it s a healthy plant that s a good sign you can propagate it.
Basic stem cutting and leaf bud cutting.
This is a very reliable method as we have attempted this method several times with success.
Learn how to grow a rubber plant ficus elastica from single leaf.
Taking a cutting from the tip of a stem is best these root the most effectively.
After about two weeks it was starting to grow roots and then one night for some reason it fell from the water.