Rubber Tree Leaf Water Propagation

Basic stem cutting and leaf bud cutting.

Rubber tree leaf water propagation.

While it is not the most effective way to propagate soil is usually more effective. This ensures a much better recovery for plants. 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. Yes you can propagate rubber plant in water.

If you would like you can dip the cutting in rooting hormone. The next step in how to start a rubber tree plant from cuttings is to remove the bottom set of leaves from the cutting. But can you propagate a rubber plant in water. After pruning don t throw out those cuttings.

Like any houseplant the best time to propagate a rubber tree or any plants is in the early spring to late summer when the weather is warm. The common rubber tree ficus elastica can be propagated by air layering. Propagating a rubber tree plant from cuttings starts with getting a good cutting. Sterilize a sharp knife in 1 part bleach mixed with 3 parts water.

Complete or partial girdling of the plant stem interrupts the downward translocation of carbohydrates and other compounds. The cutting should be about 6 inches 15 cm long and have at least two sets of leaves. I performed this in early september so i was able to still have some sun for rudy to soak up in ny. Water your pruned rubber tree sparingly but keep a close eye on the soil moisture.

Soak the knife in the solution for five minutes rinse it with clean water and allow it to air dry. Propagating rubber tree plants is very easy and implies that you will have beginnings for all of your loved ones. Instead use them to propagate a rubber tree plant. There are two cutting techniques that work for propagating rubber trees.

Each requires the same set of tools and supplies. Then place the rubber tree cutting in.