Like all indoor plants, the rubber tree should be repotted from time to time. Of course, fresh soil is good for him and sometimes he needs a little more space. All too often, however, this is not necessary.
The rubber tree should be repotted every one to two years
A young rubber tree needs a new pot more often than an older specimen. Repot a young plant after a year or two. Older rubber trees, on the other hand, can remain in their planter for three to five years. If the roots are already growing out of the drainage hole or if your rubber tree is no longer stable, then it should of course be repotted sooner.
What do I have to consider when repotting?
Choose a planter that matches your rubber tree. It should provide enough space for the roots, but also be heavy enough for your rubber tree to be stable. However, he does not like pots that are too big. The rubber tree can be several meters high, so its center of gravity shifts accordingly and it tends to tip over. Possibly shorten the tree when repotting or give it a support.
Do not use soil that is too nutrient-rich for your rubber tree. Fill the new plant pot about a third full with this soil, possibly mixed with a little sand, then place your rubber tree in it. Be careful not to damage the roots. When the pot is filled with soil, water your rubber tree well. He does not need fertilizer at this time.
Can I plant my rubber tree hydroponically?
A rubber tree does well in hydroponics. However, you should not re-educate an older rubber tree. He rarely survives that. If your rubber tree is slowly reaching the ceiling, you can cut it back and hydroponically grow the cut piece as a cutting.
The essentials in brief:
- Repot young plants after 1 to 2 years
- repot older rubber trees about every 3 to 5 years
- do not fertilize when repotting
- water well or dip
- drain excess water thoroughly
tips
If you have repotted your rubber tree in fresh soil, then it does not need any additional fertilizer for the first few weeks.