Since the rubber tree cannot shine with lush floral decorations, its increasing attractiveness is obviously due to its unusual leaves. It's all the worse when they turn brown or even fall off. Rapid and well-considered intervention is now required.
The panic is great when the rubber tree sheds its leaves
However, not every falling leaf is a cause for concern. The lower leaves fall off regularly. With increasing age, the rubber tree develops a more or less bare trunk, after all it is a tree. In this case, however, he should develop a beautiful crown. If this does not happen, you may help with cutting.
Why is my rubber tree losing all its leaves?
In addition to incorrect care, an unsuitable location, a disease or an infestation with pests are possible causes. This is where you need to do a little detective work. Does he get enough light and warmth or is he even in a draught?
Too wet soil or a pest infestation are relatively easy to recognize. You can recognize spider mites, for example, by the fine webbing on the leaves. The rubber tree only needs a little fertilizer every six weeks. If he got too much of it, then this could be the cause of the loss of the leaves.
Possible causes for shedding of the leaves:
- too little light
- draft
- too cold location
- wrong care (watering, fertilizing)
- illness
- pest infestation
Can I still save my rubber tree?
Place your rubber tree in the best possible location that you can offer it. If the soil is too wet, then it should be replaced. On this occasion you can repot the tree right away. Water it less in the future. If you fertilize too much, do without it for a few months. If, on the other hand, you have fertilized too seldom, then make up for the fertilization that is due.
tips
In the event of excessive leaf loss, first of all check the location and care of your rubber tree as well as any pest infestation. Most of the time, the cause is found quickly.