A: Study the shape of the rubber tree (Ficus elastica) to determine where to prune to shape the plant. In early spring, remove up to 1/3 overall if necessary. Shorten overly long branches.

Q Nine years ago, I got a rubber tree that was just 10 inches tall. Now it stands about 11 feet high, and it towers over my living room. How much can I prune this plant, ...

The short answer is that leaf yellowing on a rubber plant usually […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 63°F. Tuesday, October 1st 2024 Daily e-Edition. Evening e-Edition.

If you are pruning your rubber tree and are short of space, you could arrange multiple cuttings in the same pot. Humidity is key in getting this cutting to root, so water the compost immediately ...

Don’t be a plant wrecker. Prune well and you help a tree or shrub remain healthy. By Roy Berendsohn Updated: Apr 01, 2024 11:49 AM EDT. Trevor Raab. There are many good reasons to prune trees.

I strongly recommend that you prune your coral tree now if more than a year has gone by since its last pruning. 2. If you plant a fruit tree that has fruit on it, you should probably remove the fruit.

To prune away unwanted foliage, simply use your scissors to cut at the base of the stem where it attaches to the trunk of your rubber plant - also known as the petiole. This will instantly leave your ...