Rubber Tree Leaves Turning Black

Should i be removing the infected leaves.

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. Watch for droopy leaves which indicate a need for more water. In the growing season summer the plant should be kept moist. Planning ahead for the holiday break i watered from above too much at once.

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. I had a feeling it was a fungus infection. 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. Does any one know the cause of these black spots on my rubber plant.

Rubber plants water needs vary according to season. None of the leaves are drooping but most are getting these black spots. The soil was totally dry initially but the plant was feeling healthy. Plant leaves turn black for a number of reasons including environmental factors and bacterial infections.

This includes wiping the leaves with a damp cloth or even misting them. 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. I have put it into a room with the brightest light. Rubber trees have multiple trunks and thick fleshy leaves with a glossy dark green sheen.

The best rule of thumb is to water when the first few inches 7 5 cm of soil are dry. Older leaves turning yellow is a sign of over watering a rubber plant. Predisposed to enjoy partial shade rubber tree plants grow to heights between 2 and 10 feet tall indoors. In some cases the plant is salvageable.

Thanks for the answers. 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. 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.