Rubber Tree Leaves Turning Black

Remove all leaves with brown spots from plants and also remove any dropped leaves to help break the life cycle of these diseases.

Rubber tree leaves turning black.

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. However most of the problems that cause black. I had a feeling it was a fungus infection.

I have put it into a room with the brightest light. The soil was totally dry initially but the plant was feeling healthy. Should i be removing the infected leaves. 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. Watch for droopy leaves which indicate a need for more water. Thanks for the answers.

During the dormant season your plant may only need water once or twice a month. The best rule of thumb is to water when the first few inches 7 5 cm of soil are dry. Planning ahead for the holiday break i watered from above too much at once. Rubber trees have multiple trunks and thick fleshy leaves with a glossy dark green sheen.

In some cases the plant is salvageable. None of the leaves are drooping but most are getting these black spots. 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. 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. In the growing season summer the plant should be kept moist. A few rubber tree leaves may fall off the plant with the change from summer to fall when light levels change.