Rubber Plant: Prune for Shape, Don't Divide

Division Harms, Pruning Helps

7-stem rubber plant: prune to compact, give more light for thicker growth. Do not divide—root disturbance risks losing all stems with no benefit.

Pruning Strategy

• Cut stems at varying heights above nodes.
• New growth emerges below cuts.
• Bright light strengthens stems.

Division is traumatic; pruning is safe and effective.