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- Why does my rubber tree get red leaves?
- Can red spots or leaves also be signs of illness?
- How do I keep my rubber tree healthy?
- The essentials in brief:
- Tips
There are rubber tree varieties with red leaves
Why does my rubber tree get red leaves?
A tall plant with dark green, large and shiny leaves - this is what the ideal rubber tree looks like in many people's minds. However, there are other varieties with multi-colored or small leaves that are not immediately recognized as rubber tree.
Less well known is the fact that even the dark green leaves of the rubber tree begin to grow as red shoots. Over time, they get their usual green color. Some varieties, however, always remain reddish on the underside of the leaves, others have reddish spots on light or green leaves. These variegated varieties are becoming increasingly popular.
Can red spots or leaves also be signs of illness?
Occasionally red spots on the leaves of a rubber tree are also caused by the leaf blotch disease. This disease is most likely to occur with improper care, such as when the rubber tree is too cold or too moist, possibly even if it is overpoured. In this case you should treat the tree immediately with a fungicide.
How do I keep my rubber tree healthy?
Basically, the rubber tree does not need much care. He should only be moderately cast or dipped. You can give him some fertilizer about every six weeks. Commercially available liquid or slow-release fertilizer is completely sufficient. In winter, no administration of fertilizer is necessary.
For a good thriving, your gum tree needs warmth and lots of light. The air should not be too dry, but not as humid as in the greenhouse. Spider mites, for example, occur preferentially in a dry indoor climate. By contrast, your rubber tree can not tolerate drafts. This should be considered when choosing the right location.
The essentials in brief:
Tips
In a healthy rubber tree, the young leaves grow out of a red leaf. So the young shoots always appear reddish.