Succulent Dormancy: Signs and Suitable Temperatures Explained

The rubber plant (Ficus elastica) is a fairly common plant, and many friends like to grow it. Some people find that their rubber plant has lost all its leaves. What is going on? Let's take a look together!

After the rubber plant loses all its leaves, first of all we should not panic, and even more so we should not blindly try to save it. We must find the cause of the leaf drop, and then rescue it with a clear purpose.

Leaf drop in rubber plants is mostly caused by water and soil problems. We can use the process of elimination. For example, how long have you been growing it? If you have grown it for a long time and leaf drop has appeared recently, then we can rule out soil problems. Has there recently been

overwatering? Is the weather humid, causing the water in the pot to be unable to evaporate? Through similar methods, first rule out whether there is a problem in any of these three links: water, soil and fertilizer.

Another issue is temperature. The most common situation with rubber plant leaf drop is low temperature, especially in winter. Generally, when the temperature is below 10°C, the rubber plant will begin to drop its leaves. At this time, it needs to be moved indoors or to some other place with a higher temperature, but note that it must have sunlight exposure.

The rubber plant is a sun-loving plant and needs to be placed in a place with ample sunlight to maintain good light exposure. In winter, it is best if it can also get full sun. If it is placed in a dark place where it cannot receive sunlight, it is also very easy to cause the rubber plant to drop its leaves.

During its growth period, the rubber plant must be watered frequently, especially in the hot midsummer season. Because evaporation is high, it is not only necessary to water from the roots, but also to frequently spray the leaves. However, if the potting soil for the rubber plant is too wet, it is prone to root rot, so you must wait until the potting soil is dry before watering again. Watering too frequently or not watering for a long time will both cause the rubber plant to drop its leaves.

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