Pruning a Leggy Rubber Tree (Ficus elastica) for Bushier Growth

An 8-foot leggy rubber tree can be reshaped:

1. Cut back by half (to ~4 feet).
2. Feed with 12-12-12 fertilizer per label.
3. Water sparingly—allow top soil to dry between waterings.
4. Provide bright, indirect light (some direct morning sun helps).

Low light causes legginess. Regular pruning and better light promote compact, bushy growth.