Although the rubber tree is considered very easy to care for and suitable for beginners, there are a few things you should definitely keep in mind to ensure that your houseplant stays he althy and grows well. If your rubber tree gets yellow leaves or loses them, you should react quickly.
What are the causes of yellow leaves on the rubber tree?
Yellow leaves on the rubber tree mean that it is not producing enough chlorosis or leaf green. This may be due to a lack of magnesium. Other causes include lack of light or drafts. Too much watering and subsequent waterlogging can also be responsible for the discoloration of the leaves.
| Causes | Measures |
|---|---|
| Too much water / waterlogging | Repot the rubber tree in fresh, drier potting soil and do not water for a few days |
| Draft | Change the location of the rubber tree to remove it from the draft |
| Lack of light | Change the location of the rubber tree to give it more light |
| Magnesium deficiency | Add a magnesium preparation from a specialist store after other possible causes have been ruled out |
What can I do about yellow leaves on my rubber tree?
Before you buy a magnesium supplement from a gardening store, first check the location of your rubber tree. Is it in a draft or is it not getting enough light? Then move the rubber tree to another place.
If everything is okay, then look at the potting soil. Is it wet and perhaps even waterlogged? Then you have watered the rubber tree too much. It's best to plant it immediately in fresh, drier potting soil and not water it for a few days. Only when all of these measures are obviously not necessary do you give the plant magnesium (€2.00 on Amazon).
Tip
React at the first sign of yellow leaves and you can best help your rubber tree.
