Rubber Tree Leaves Turning Black

In some cases the plant is salvageable.

Rubber tree leaves turning black.

A few rubber tree leaves may fall off the plant with the change from summer to fall when light levels change. Rubber plants water needs vary according to season. Rubber trees have multiple trunks and thick fleshy leaves with a glossy dark green sheen. The soil was totally dry initially but the plant was feeling healthy.

In the growing season summer the plant should be kept moist. I have put it into a room with the brightest light. 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. 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.

Plant leaves turn black for a number of reasons including environmental factors and bacterial infections. 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. 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. None of the leaves are drooping but most are getting these black spots.

During the dormant season your plant may only need water once or twice a month. Planning ahead for the holiday break i watered from above too much at once. If you grow rubber tree outside keep its foliage dry by moving sprinklers or redirecting sprinkler heads away from the plant and do not mist your plant if you grow it indoors. Does any one know the cause of these black spots on my rubber plant.

Predisposed to enjoy partial shade rubber tree plants grow to heights between 2 and 10 feet tall indoors. This includes wiping the leaves with a damp cloth or even misting them. Should i be removing the infected leaves. I had a feeling it was a fungus infection.

However most of the problems that cause black. Remove all leaves with brown spots from plants and also remove any dropped leaves to help break the life cycle of these diseases. The best rule of thumb is to water when the first few inches 7 5 cm of soil are dry.