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Rubber Plant Dropping Leaves
Rubber plants drop leaves after watering swings, low light, cold drafts, moves, pests, or root stress.
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Rubber Plant problems and care notes
Rubber plants drop leaves from light changes, watering swings, cold drafts, or root stress. Sudden leaf drop usually follows a recent environmental change.
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Watering note
Let the upper mix dry, then water thoroughly and drain.
Light note
Bright indirect light; acclimate gradually to stronger light.
Drainage
high
Root caution
medium
Common problems
Pests to watch for
scalespider mitesmealybugs
Do not assume
Do not copy a care rule from another plant. Read this plant's habits before watering, repotting, fertilizing, or treating.
What to check on this plant
Look for a recent move, cold draft, or heat vent exposure.
Check whether leaf drop follows watering or dry-down.
Inspect stems and undersides for scale.
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