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Re: Rubber plant?


Thanks, Julie, and everyone who replied off the list...I'd suspected I might have to
repot, so this just confirms it. Should be an adventure, repotting my first plant ;)

One further question: is there a plant better suited to a darker location. I've got a
corner that doesn't get much light...a weeping fig would look great there but I know
they need light. Anyone have suggestions for a larger (i.e. 4 or 5 ft or more)
treelike plant that might do well? One that preferably thrives no matter what a
beginner like me might do to it?

Thanks again
Dale

Julie wrote:

> Dale,
>
> >One plant that I'm having some trouble with....a traditional rubber >plant, which
> >I thought was supposed to be easy to grow.
>
> Repot the rubber plant.  When its that root-bound, its almost impossible
> for the roots to get any water.  You are going to have to make sure the
> roots are not totally wrapped before putting it into a new pot.  This
> means that some of them will probably have to be cut off.  This may
> sound like it will harm the plant, but its actually good for them.
>
> I would also suggest moving it to a place that is a little lighter.
>
> Hapy growing,
> Julie





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