Rubber Plant (Robusta) Leaf Drop: Light, Water & Repotting Fixes

ROBUSTA PLANT DROPPING LEAVES. NO NEW GROWTH. WATERING ONCE A WEEK ABOUT A QUART.

Expert Advice

Details are limited, but here are the key points:

• Light: Rubber trees need very bright light—close to a window with at least bright indirect light.
• Adjustment period: Leaf drop after moving is normal; it stops as the plant adapts.
• Repotting issues: If repotted into a larger pot, that may be the problem. Return to the original pot.
• Watering: Allow the top quarter of soil to dry before watering. Water just enough for a little to drain through.

With good light, proper watering, and time to adjust, your rubber plant should recover.

Regards,
Will Creed, Interior Landscaper
Horticultural Help, NYC
wcreed@HorticulturalHelp.com