Rubber Tree Leaves Turning Black

During the dormant season your plant may only need water once or twice a month.

Rubber tree leaves turning black.

I have put it into a room with the brightest light. This includes wiping the leaves with a damp cloth or even misting them. Rubber plants water needs vary according to season. The best rule of thumb is to water when the first few inches 7 5 cm of soil are dry.

In the growing season summer the plant should be kept moist. Older leaves turning yellow is a sign of over watering a rubber plant. While overwatering causes margins or tips of leaves to turn black and roots to rot underwatering causes them to dry up and appear scorched especially if exposed to direct sunlight. Predisposed to enjoy partial shade rubber tree plants grow to heights between 2 and 10 feet tall indoors.

The soil was totally dry initially but the plant was feeling healthy. None of the leaves are drooping but most are getting these black spots. However most of the problems that cause black. In some cases the plant is salvageable.

Should i be removing the infected leaves. Planning ahead for the holiday break i watered from above too much at once. I had a feeling it was a fungus infection. One of the most common reasons for the presence of yellow rubber tree leaves is over or under watering so it is highly recommended that you know how to properly water a rubber tree plant.

Rubber trees have multiple trunks and thick fleshy leaves with a glossy dark green sheen. Does any one know the cause of these black spots on my rubber plant. Improper watering causes plants leaves to turn black and drop prematurely but this can happen if you water too much and can also happen if you water too little. Thanks for the answers.

Plant leaves turn black for a number of reasons including environmental factors and bacterial infections. Watch for droopy leaves which indicate a need for more water. Acclimating the plant slowly when you bring it indoors and shining a few plant lights on the rubber tree will help keep the light levels up and keep the rubber plant from losing leaves.