Re: Rubber Tree
- To: s*@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU
- Subject: Re: [SG] Rubber Tree
- From: j*
- Date: Sat, 18 Sep 1999 20:44:01 -0500
Bobbi:
I don't have a rubber tree that old by I grow a jade plant that's 38 years
old. This gnarly looking oldtimer is a family heirloom!
Regarding the rubber tree: why not root midway or so up the stem and create
a new plant? Take some spag. moss, moistened, and wrap it around the stem
(trunk) and enclose it in plastic. Use a rubber band or two to hold the moss
and plastic tightly. It should root in several weeks or so and you'll have a
nice plant in which you can claim continuity.
John Adney
Marion, Iowa zones 4-5
-----Original Message-----
From: Roberta Diehl <diehlr@INDIANA.EDU>
To: shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU <shadegardens@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Date: Saturday, September 18, 1999 2:27 PM
Subject: [SG] Rubber Tree
>I just bought a new Rubber Tree to replace my old one, which is about 5
>feet tall and has approximately 9 leaves on it. The old one will be
>pitched out; this is rather sad, as I've had it since 1972, which makes it
>27 years old. Was just wondering if any of you have or know of any rubber
>trees that are older.
>
>Bobbi Diehl
>Bloomington, IN
>zone 5/6
>
