10 Tips To Have A Super Bushy Rubber Plant

Producer: Swati Chaturvedi

Begin with a robust, well-established rubber plant.

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Select a pot with good drainage and well-draining soil.

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Place the plant in bright, indirect sunlight.

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Water consistently when the top inch of soil dries out.

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Apply a balanced, liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

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Prune to shape the plant and remove leggy growth.

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Keep the leaves clean and dust-free to allow better light absorption.

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Shield the plant from cold drafts and extreme temperature fluctuations.

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