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If you want to have a high-value green plant full of oil painting feeling, then the “rubber tree” is definitely the choice. With its elegant shape and dense green leaves, it has quietly become a new popular online plant in recent years. It is suitable for being placed in a bright position but not in direct sunlight, such as in the corner of the living room, study room or east-facing and south-facing balconies. In terms of meaning, it symbolizes auspiciousness, peace and longevity. From a feng shui perspective, it also has the meaning of gathering wealth or bringing good luck.
Due to its hot sales in recent years, the “rubber tree” has also derived new variant plants “Black King Kong, Green King Kong, Miss Freckles, and Ruby Rubber Tree”. The edges of its leaves are light yellow, and the color gradually deepens from the outside to the inside. That is to say, on the same leaf, there are three colors: light yellow, light green and dark green. Regarding maintenance, the daily maintenance of rubber trees and these variant plants is the same. They are not cold-resistant, and like warmth and humidity. The suitable temperature is between 18-35℃. When the temperature is below 5℃, it needs to be put indoors in time. At the same time, a certain air humidity needs to be maintained to ensure its growth.
In terms of lighting, it must be placed in a position with light, but it cannot be too strong. Doing so can promote the plant to make the leaves more glossy and beautiful through the photosynthesis of chlorophyll. If there is a lack of light during maintenance or excessive exposure to the sun, its leaves are prone to rust spots and leaf shedding.
In terms of soil, the soil can be renewed every one or two years. It is recommended to choose soil rich in organic matter. Do not use clay and soil with fine particles to avoid root suffocation. In terms of flowerpot selection, try to buy a pot with more air vents. If using a ceramic pot, it is recommended to lay a bottom of ceramsite.
In terms of watering, it is better to keep the soil moist. If there is too little water during watering, the leaves are easy to turn black. If there is too much water, the roots will rot. Therefore, it is necessary to add water in time when it is dry and ventilate in time when it is too wet.
In terms of fertilization, spring and summer are the growing seasons of rubber trees. It is recommended to apply a balanced liquid fertilizer once a month to help it grow healthily. In autumn and winter, the fertilization frequency can be reduced. At the same time, it should be noted that the amount of fertilizer should not be too concentrated, because too high a concentration will cause root burning and black spots on the leaves.