As a heat-loving plant, the easy-care rubber tree does not like to be in the cold bedroom, but rather in the warm room. It is less affected by dry heating air than other green plants. However, he likes to have his leaves wiped with a damp cloth.
The rubber tree likes it bright but not too sunny
This also serves to keep it clean, but above all it helps the rubber tree to breathe better. Because dust likes to settle on the large leaves. If possible, do not place the rubber tree on the window sill of a south-facing window. Here the midday sun shines unhindered on the leaves and could cause sunburn.
What does the rubber tree need to feel good?
The rubber tree needs a lot of light and warmth to feel good, as well as a place without any draughts. The light ensures a strong leaf color. In full shade, the rubber tree likes to let its leaves droop and multicolored leaves lose their beautiful color.
In summer, the rubber tree is welcome to move outside for a while, but only as long as the nights are warm. If the temperatures drop below around 15 °C during the night, then it's time to bring the rubber tree back into the warmth. Give it a bright spot outside that offers some shade at midday.
The best location tips in brief:
- as bright as possible
- like warm
- Midday sun unsuitable
- ideal: east or west window
- maybe outside in the summer
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If the nights are also warm in summer, then treat your rubber tree to a summer break in the garden or on the balcony. This makes it healthy and resilient for the next winter.