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Too much sun can lead to sunburn
Help, my rubber tree has brown leaves!
Characteristic of the classic rubber tree (Latin Ficus elastica) are its leaves, which can be dark green and shiny up to 30 cm in size. Since he gets only very inconspicuous flowers, his only jewelry consists of these leaves.
It is even worse when these leaves turn yellow or brown. The causes can be of a different nature, such as excessive watering, lack of light, sunburn or drafts.
As a first aid, it is advisable to put the rubber tree in a suitable location and adjust the care. In the future, water a little less and only when the soil is already a bit dry. Fertilize only about every six weeks.
Possible causes of brown leaves:
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Plumper midday sun can easily cause sunburn on the large leaves of the rubber tree.